Coronary Angiography Treatment in Turkey
About Coronary Angiography
Key Highlights
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Gold-standard diagnostic tool for visualizing coronary artery blockages.Minimally invasive procedure with a relatively short recovery time.Provides detailed, real-time images to guide precise treatment decisions.Can be combined with therapeutic interventions like angioplasty and stenting in the same session.Helps in assessing the severity of coronary artery disease and planning for surgeries like bypass.
Who is this surgery for?
- Evaluation of chest pain (angina) to confirm or rule out coronary artery disease.
- Assessment after an abnormal stress test or other non-invasive cardiac imaging.
- Diagnosis of the cause of a heart attack (myocardial infarction).
- Pre-operative assessment for major non-cardiac surgery in high-risk patients.
- Investigation of unexplained heart failure or certain abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias).
- Follow-up after a previous coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or stent placement.
How to prepare
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure, typically overnight.
- Discuss all current medications with your doctor; you may need to adjust doses or temporarily stop blood thinners.
- Inform the medical team of any allergies, especially to iodine, shellfish, or contrast dye.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure, as sedation is often used.
- Wear comfortable clothing and remove all jewelry. The access site (wrist/groin) will be cleaned and shaved.
- Sign a consent form after the procedure, risks, and benefits are thoroughly explained.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, bruising, or infection at the catheter insertion site.
- Allergic reaction to the contrast dye.
- Kidney damage related to the contrast dye, especially in patients with pre-existing kidney disease.
- Damage to the blood vessel (artery dissection or perforation).
- Blood clot formation or disruption of plaque, potentially leading to a heart attack or stroke (rare).
- Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) during the procedure.
Recovery & hospital stay
- You will be monitored in a recovery area for several hours; vital signs and the insertion site are checked frequently.
- If the groin was used, you will need to lie flat and keep the leg straight for a few hours to prevent bleeding.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help flush the contrast dye from your kidneys.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and driving for 24-48 hours as advised.
- Keep the insertion site clean and dry; report any signs of infection, increased pain, swelling, or bleeding to your doctor.
- Attend all follow-up appointments to discuss the results and the next steps in your treatment plan.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days (often same-day discharge)
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 days for normal activities, 5-7 days for strenuous exercise
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering coronary angiography in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for coronary angiography in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform coronary angiography. MediFyr helps you compare cardiologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for coronary angiography compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 275 – USD 881 | 0-1 days (often same-day discharge) | ~ 1-2 days for normal activities, 5-7 days for strenuous exercise | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 2,049 – USD 6,556 | 0-1 days (often same-day discharge) | ~ 1-2 days for normal activities, 5-7 days for strenuous exercise | Know More |
Top hospitals for Coronary Angiography in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing coronary angiography.
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Arjun Gupta, a 58-year-old owner of a small printing press in Delhi, had always been the strong, silent provider for his family. For months, he dismissed a persistent, squeezing discomfort in his chest as 'just stress' from keeping his business afloat. When the pain began radiating to his jaw during evening walks with his wife, his fear of hospitals was overridden by a deeper fear of leaving her alone. His cardiologist, Dr. Sharma, recommended a coronary angiography after an abnormal stress test, explaining it as a 'roadmap' for his heart. Arjun was terrified of being vulnerable on the table. The procedure itself was quick and painless, thanks to sedation, and revealed a significant blockage in his left anterior descending artery. A stent was placed immediately. In recovery, the relief was profound, both physically and emotionally. The unknown 'monster' in his chest had been identified and tamed. He now attends cardiac rehab with his wife, feeling a new lease on life, his anxiety replaced by cautious optimism and a commitment to his health.
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