Heart Block Treatment in Turkey
About Heart Block
Key Highlights
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Restores a normal and reliable heart rhythm, alleviating symptoms like fatigue and fainting.Significantly reduces the risk of serious complications, including cardiac arrest and heart failure.Pacemaker implantation, the primary procedure for severe block, is a minimally invasive surgery with a high success rate.Modern pacemakers are small, long-lasting, and can be programmed to match the patient's specific activity levels.Greatly improves overall quality of life, energy levels, and the ability to perform daily activities.
Who is this surgery for?
- Symptomatic bradycardia (slow heart rate) causing dizziness, syncope (fainting), or severe fatigue.
- Third-degree (complete) heart block, regardless of symptoms.
- Second-degree heart block (Mobitz Type II) that is progressive or associated with symptoms.
- Certain cases of second-degree heart block (Mobitz Type I) if it causes symptoms or occurs after a heart attack.
- Heart block resulting from necessary medications that cannot be stopped.
- Failure of the heart's natural pacemaker (sick sinus syndrome) often associated with heart block.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive cardiac evaluation including ECG, Holter monitor, and possibly an electrophysiology study.
- Review and potential adjustment of current medications with your cardiologist.
- Blood tests to check for underlying conditions and ensure safe anesthesia.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the pacemaker implantation procedure.
- Informing the doctor of all allergies, especially to antibiotics, anesthesia, or iodine.
- Discussion of the procedure, device type, and signing of informed consent forms.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, bruising, or infection at the pacemaker implantation site.
- Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) from accidental needle puncture during the procedure.
- Damage to blood vessels or nerves near the implantation site.
- Pacemaker malfunction or lead (wire) displacement requiring adjustment or revision.
- Allergic reaction to the device materials or medications used.
- Rarely, life-threatening complications like cardiac tamponade (fluid around the heart).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay of 1-2 days for monitoring after pacemaker implantation.
- Avoidance of strenuous activity and heavy lifting with the affected arm for 4-6 weeks.
- Keeping the incision site clean and dry, watching for signs of infection.
- Regular follow-up appointments for pacemaker function checks (in-office and remote monitoring).li>
- Avoiding strong electromagnetic fields (e.g., MRI machines unless the device is certified safe, arc welders).
- Carrying a pacemaker ID card and informing all medical and security personnel about the device.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks for full activity restriction
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering heart block in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for heart block 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 heart block. 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 heart block compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Heart Block in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing heart block.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Michael Jones, a 68-year-old retired high...
Michael Jones, a 68-year-old retired high school teacher and avid gardener, began experiencing episodes of extreme fatigue and dizziness while tending to his roses. Over several months, he noticed he couldn't walk to his mailbox without becoming breathless and once nearly fainted while mowing the lawn. His primary care doctor detected a very slow heart rate. Cardiologist Dr. Evans diagnosed a complete heart block, explaining that Michael's heart's electrical system was failing, causing dangerous pauses. The recommendation was a pacemaker implantation. The procedure itself, under local anesthesia, was surprisingly straightforward; Michael felt pressure but no pain. In recovery, he was amazed at the immediate difference, his energy returned, and the constant fear of fainting vanished. Emotionally, he went from feeling fragile and anxious about becoming a burden to his family, to regaining his independence and joyful optimism, eagerly planning his spring garden.
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