Heart Valve Surgery Treatment in Turkey
About Heart Valve Surgery
Key Highlights
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Restores proper blood flow and heart function.Alleviates debilitating symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue.Significantly improves quality of life and long-term survival rates.Can be performed using traditional open-heart or less invasive techniques.Repair options can preserve the patient's own tissue and avoid lifelong blood thinners.Modern prosthetic valves (mechanical or biological) are highly durable./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe aortic stenosis or mitral stenosis causing symptoms or heart dysfunction.
- Significant aortic or mitral regurgitation leading to heart enlargement or failure.
- Failed previous valve repair or a dysfunctional prosthetic valve.
- Infective endocarditis (valve infection) that does not respond to antibiotics.
- Congenital heart defects affecting valve structure and function.
- Valve damage following a heart attack or due to other heart diseases.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive cardiac evaluation including echocardiogram, ECG, and cardiac catheterization.
- Pre-operative blood tests, chest X-ray, and assessment of other organ functions.
- Consultation with the cardiac surgeon, anesthesiologist, and cardiologist.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised by the doctor.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the scheduled surgery time.
- Pre-operative hygiene protocol, including antiseptic shower.
- Arranging for post-discharge support and care at home.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after surgery, potentially requiring transfusion.
- Blood clots leading to stroke, heart attack, or pulmonary embolism.
- Infection of the surgical site, lungs (pneumonia), or heart valve (endocarditis).
- Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) requiring medication or a pacemaker.
- Adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Valve dysfunction, such as leakage or narrowing of the new valve over time.
- Kidney dysfunction, especially in patients with pre-existing conditions.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial 1-2 days in the ICU for close monitoring of heart function and vital signs.
- Progressive mobilization starting with sitting, then walking with assistance.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Incision care to prevent infection; keeping the chest wound clean and dry.
- Participation in a structured cardiac rehabilitation program for supervised exercise and education.
- Lifelong medications may be required, such as blood thinners for mechanical valves.
- Regular follow-up appointments with the cardiologist for echocardiograms to monitor valve function.
- Gradual return to normal activities over several weeks, avoiding heavy lifting and strenuous exercise initially.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering heart valve surgery in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for heart valve surgery 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 valve surgery. MediFyr helps you compare cardiac surgeons 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 valve surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Heart Valve Surgery in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing heart valve surgery.
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