Coronary Artery Fistula Treatment in Turkey
About Coronary Artery Fistula
Key Highlights
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Corrects abnormal blood flow to restore normal coronary circulation.Prevents long-term complications like heart failure, arrhythmias, or heart attack.Often performed using minimally invasive catheter-based techniques, reducing recovery time.Alleviates symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue.Can be a definitive treatment, potentially preventing the need for future interventions.Performed by a specialized cardiologist or interventional cardiologist./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Presence of a large fistula causing significant left-to-right shunt.
- Symptoms such as angina (chest pain), shortness of breath, palpitations, or fatigue.
- Evidence of heart chamber enlargement or reduced heart function due to the fistula.
- Risk of or presence of complications like heart failure, arrhythmias, or endocarditis.
- Prevention of future complications, even in asymptomatic patients with certain high-risk fistula features.
- Abnormal findings on diagnostic tests like echocardiogram, CT angiography, or cardiac catheterization.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive cardiac evaluation including echocardiogram and likely a coronary CT angiogram or diagnostic cardiac catheterization.
- Review of all current medications; you may be asked to stop blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) several days prior.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure, typically overnight.
- Pre-operative blood tests, chest X-ray, and ECG.
- Discussion of the procedure, risks, and benefits with your cardiologist, including signing a consent form.
- Arranging for someone to drive you home and assist you after the procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding or bruising at the catheter insertion site (groin or wrist).
- Infection at the access site or, rarely, endocarditis.
- Damage to the blood vessels used for access.
- Allergic reaction to the contrast dye used during imaging.
- Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) during or after the procedure.
- Incomplete closure or recurrence of the fistula.
- Rare but serious risks include heart attack, stroke, or perforation of the heart or vessel.
- Complications related to anesthesia (for surgical cases).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial monitoring for 4-6 hours in a recovery area; overnight hospital stay is common.
- Pressure will be applied to the catheter insertion site to prevent bleeding.
- You will need to lie flat and keep the access leg/arm straight for several hours.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help flush the contrast dye from your system.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and driving for 1-2 weeks as advised.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments with your cardiologist for imaging to confirm fistula closure.
- Resume medications as prescribed and report any fever, increased pain, swelling, or bleeding at the site immediately.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-3 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering coronary artery fistula in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for coronary artery fistula in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, 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 fistula. 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 artery fistula compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Coronary Artery Fistula in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing coronary artery fistula.
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