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 Ankara, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Florya, Medical Park Bahçelievler, 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.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Sai Saxena, a 58-year-old former software...
Sai Saxena, a 58-year-old former software engineer from Bangalore, had always been active, but over the past year, he noticed a gradual decline. He experienced persistent fatigue and a strange, continuous 'whooshing' sensation in his chest that was more pronounced when he lay down. Initially, he attributed it to stress from his recent early retirement. However, during a routine check-up, his primary physician heard a loud, continuous murmur. A subsequent echocardiogram and cardiac CT scan revealed a moderate-sized coronary artery fistula, an abnormal connection between a coronary artery and a heart chamber, that was stealing blood flow from his heart muscle. His cardiologist, Dr. Mehta, explained that while the fistula was likely congenital, it had enlarged over time and was now causing a 'steal phenomenon,' leading to his symptoms and posing a risk for future complications like heart failure or infection. Dr. Mehta recommended a minimally invasive transcatheter closure to plug the abnormal connection. During the procedure, under local anesthesia, Sai felt pressure but no pain as the catheter was threaded through his groin. The interventional cardiologist successfully deployed a small occluder device to seal the fistula. Post-procedure, Sai spent one night in the hospital for observation. Within weeks, the 'whooshing' sensation was gone, and his energy levels began to rebound significantly. Emotionally, Sai had felt a deep anxiety about having a 'flaw' in his heart and feared his active life was over. After the successful, low-risk procedure, he felt immense relief and a renewed sense of vitality, eagerly planning hiking trips he thought he'd had to abandon.
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