Echocardiography Treatment in Turkey
About Echocardiography
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive and painless procedure with no needles or incisions.No exposure to ionizing radiation, making it very safe.Provides real-time, moving images of the heart's structure and function.Highly effective for diagnosing a wide range of heart conditions.Quick procedure, typically completed within 30 to 60 minutes.Can be performed at the bedside or in an outpatient clinic./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Evaluating symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations.
- Diagnosing and monitoring heart valve diseases (e.g., stenosis, regurgitation).
- Assessing heart function after a heart attack (myocardial infarction).
- Detecting congenital heart defects or cardiomyopathies.
- Checking for fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion).
- Monitoring the effectiveness of treatments for heart failure.
- Evaluating for sources of blood clots or stroke.
- Routine assessment for patients with a history of heart disease.
How to prepare
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, preferably a two-piece outfit.
- You may be asked to avoid eating or drinking for a few hours before a transesophageal echo (TEE).
- For a standard transthoracic echo (TTE), no special preparation is usually required.
- Inform your doctor about all medications, vitamins, and supplements you are taking.
- Remove any jewelry from the neck and chest area.
- Follow any specific instructions provided by your cardiologist or the testing facility.
Risks & possible complications
- Standard transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) has virtually no risks.
- For a transesophageal echo (TEE), there is a small risk of throat discomfort, minor bleeding, or reaction to sedation.
- Extremely rare complications of TEE include esophageal injury or problems related to sedation.
- Allergic reaction to the ultrasound gel (very rare).
Recovery & hospital stay
- For a standard TTE, you can resume normal activities and diet immediately after the test.
- If you had a TEE, you will need to rest until the sedation wears off, typically for a few hours.
- You should not drive or operate machinery for 24 hours after sedation from a TEE.
- Your throat may feel sore for a day after a TEE; drinking cool liquids can help.
- Your cardiologist will discuss the results with you, often at a follow-up appointment.
- No special wound care is needed as the procedure is non-invasive.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days (immediate for TTE); 1 day (for TEE sedation effects)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering echocardiography in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for echocardiography 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 echocardiography. 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 echocardiography compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 17 – USD 88 | 0 days (outpatient procedure) | ~ 0 days (immediate for TTE); 1 day (for TEE sedation effects) | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 123 – USD 656 | 0 days (outpatient procedure) | ~ 0 days (immediate for TTE); 1 day (for TEE sedation effects) | Know More |
Top hospitals for Echocardiography in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing echocardiography.
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John Shah, a 55-year-old restaurant owner, suffered a mild heart attack six months prior. As part of his cardiac rehabilitation, he was feeling well but had a follow-up with his cardiologist to check his heart's recovery. The doctor recommended a follow-up echocardiogram to assess the heart's pumping efficiency (ejection fraction) and ensure no complications had arisen since the stent placement. For John, the procedure was a familiar, albeit solemn, reminder of his health journey. The experience was clinical and efficient, a stark contrast to the emergency care he received months before. The results were positive, showing significant improvement in his heart function and no new issues. This confirmed his recovery was on track. Post-procedure, John felt a deep sense of validation and closure. Emotionally, he moved from a place of cautious optimism and lingering fear of another event to one of concrete reassurance and renewed confidence. It marked a milestone, allowing him to fully embrace his second chance at health with less fear.
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