Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Treatment in Turkey
About Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Key Highlights
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Effectively restores blood flow to the heart muscle, relieving symptoms like angina.Significantly reduces the risk of future heart attacks and improves long-term survival rates.Can improve heart function and overall quality of life, allowing a return to normal activities.Offers a durable and proven solution for complex or multi-vessel coronary artery disease.Techniques like off-pump or minimally invasive CABG may reduce recovery time for suitable candidates.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe blockage of the left main coronary artery or multiple major coronary arteries.
- Persistent chest pain (angina) that does not improve with medications or less invasive procedures like angioplasty.
- Coronary artery disease with weakened heart function (low ejection fraction).
- Following a heart attack, especially if there is ongoing damage or blockages are not suitable for stenting.
- A failed previous angioplasty or stent procedure with recurrent narrowing.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough pre-operative evaluation, including blood tests, chest X-ray, ECG, echocardiogram, and coronary angiogram.
- Discuss all current medications with the cardiac team; you may need to stop certain drugs like blood thinners days before surgery.
- Quit smoking and avoid alcohol to promote better healing and reduce surgical risks.
- Follow specific fasting instructions (typically nothing to eat or drink after midnight before the surgery).
- Arrange for help at home during the initial recovery period and plan for your hospital stay.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after the surgery, which may require a blood transfusion.
- Risk of infection at the incision sites or within the chest (mediastinitis).
- Heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias), such as atrial fibrillation.
- Stroke or temporary cognitive changes due to factors like anesthesia or manipulation of the aorta.
- Kidney problems, especially in patients with pre-existing kidney disease.
- Reactions to anesthesia and, rarely, graft failure or recurrence of blockages over time.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial 1-2 days are spent in the Cardiac ICU for close monitoring of heart, lungs, and vital signs.
- You will be encouraged to sit up, walk short distances, and perform breathing exercises soon after surgery to prevent complications.
- Pain at the incision sites is managed with medication. Full sternal healing takes 6-8 weeks.
- A cardiac rehabilitation program is essential, involving supervised exercise, dietary counseling, and education.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor recovery, manage medications (like blood thinners and statins), and assess heart health.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering coronary artery bypass grafting in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for coronary artery bypass grafting 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 artery bypass grafting. MediFyr helps you compare cardiac surgeons 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 artery bypass grafting compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Karan Verma, a 58-year-old restaurant owner,...
Karan Verma, a 58-year-old restaurant owner, had always been the energetic heart of his family business. For months, he dismissed the tightness in his chest as 'just stress' from long hours. When a simple walk to the market left him breathless and dizzy, his wife insisted on a check-up. A stress test and subsequent angiogram revealed severe triple-vessel coronary artery disease; his main arteries were critically blocked. His cardiologist, Dr. Mehta, explained that medication alone was insufficient and recommended Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) to restore blood flow and prevent a major heart attack. Karan was terrified, the thought of open-heart surgery and being away from his work filled him with anxiety. The surgery lasted five hours, using a vein from his leg and an artery from his chest to create three bypasses. Waking up in the ICU was disorienting and painful, but the nursing staff was exceptionally supportive. His recovery in the hospital was a slow, humbling process of learning to sit up, walk, and breathe deeply again. Back home, guided by cardiac rehab, he gradually rebuilt his strength. Six months later, Karan can play with his grandchildren without pain and has adopted a heart-healthy diet. Emotionally, he moved from fear and denial to profound gratitude. The experience gave him a new perspective, prioritizing health and family over the relentless pace of his work. He now sees the surgery not as a setback, but as a second chance.
Cardiac surgeons for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
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