About Heart Muscle Disease
Key Highlights
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Personalized, multi-faceted treatment plan tailored to the specific type and severity of cardiomyopathy.Focuses on managing symptoms, slowing disease progression, and improving heart function.May involve advanced therapies like implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) to prevent sudden cardiac arrest.Aims to enhance quality of life and long-term survival through continuous cardiologist-led care.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive, or arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy.
- Symptoms of heart failure, including shortness of breath, fatigue, and leg swelling.
- History of unexplained fainting (syncope) or palpitations.
- Family history of cardiomyopathy or sudden cardiac death.
- Evidence of heart muscle abnormality on imaging tests like an echocardiogram.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic workup including echocardiogram, ECG, cardiac MRI, and blood tests.
- Detailed review of personal and family medical history.
- Discussion of all current medications, supplements, and allergies with the cardiologist.
- For specific procedures (e.g., device implantation), pre-operative tests and fasting as instructed.
- Lifestyle counseling regarding diet, fluid intake, and activity restrictions.
Risks & possible complications
- Progression to heart failure, requiring hospitalization.
- Development of dangerous heart arrhythmias.
- Risk of blood clots leading to stroke or pulmonary embolism.
- Side effects from long-term medication use.
- Complications related to implanted devices (e.g., infection, lead displacement).
- For surgical options, risks include bleeding, infection, and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Ongoing management with regular follow-up appointments with the cardiologist.
- Strict adherence to prescribed medications and dosage schedules.
- Implementation of recommended dietary changes (e.g., low-sodium diet) and fluid restrictions.
- Gradual, monitored return to physical activity as approved by the cardiologist.
- Monitoring for and reporting new or worsening symptoms like increased shortness of breath or chest pain.
- For surgical interventions, a specific post-operative care plan will be provided.
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Typical hospital stay: Varies (0 for management, 3-7+ for procedures)
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Expected recovery time: Ongoing/Lifelong management
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering heart muscle disease in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for heart muscle disease 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 heart muscle disease. 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 muscle disease compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | USD 544 – USD 16,315 | Varies (0 for management, 3-7+ for procedures) | ~ Ongoing/Lifelong management | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 4,026 – USD 120,788 | Varies (0 for management, 3-7+ for procedures) | ~ Ongoing/Lifelong management | Know More |
Top hospitals for Heart Muscle Disease in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing heart muscle disease.
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Cardiologists for Heart Muscle Disease
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