Infective Endocarditis Treatment in Turkey
About Infective Endocarditis
Key Highlights
-
Targeted treatment to eradicate life-threatening heart valve infections.Prevents severe complications like heart failure, stroke, and systemic embolism.Combines medical (antibiotic) and, when needed, surgical intervention for comprehensive care.Restores normal heart valve function and improves long-term cardiac health.Involves a specialized, multi-disciplinary team including Cardiologists, Infectious Disease specialists, and Cardiac Surgeons.
Who is this surgery for?
- Confirmed diagnosis of infective endocarditis via blood cultures and echocardiogram (TTE or TEE).
- Heart failure due to valve destruction or severe valve regurgitation.
- Persistent infection or fever despite appropriate antibiotic therapy.
- Presence of large, mobile vegetations (clumps of bacteria) with high risk of embolism.
- Valve abscess, perforation, fistula, or dehiscence of a prosthetic valve.
- Infections caused by difficult-to-treat organisms like fungi or highly resistant bacteria.
How to prepare
- Hospital admission for initial stabilization and diagnostic workup.
- Multiple sets of blood cultures to identify the causative organism.
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) for detailed imaging of heart valves and vegetations.
- Initiation of broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics, later tailored to culture results.
- Pre-operative assessment including heart, lung, and kidney function tests if surgery is planned.
- Consultation with a cardiothoracic surgeon and an infectious disease specialist.
Risks & possible complications
- Risk of stroke or other systemic embolisms from dislodged vegetations.
- Heart failure due to progressive valve damage.
- Abscess formation around the heart valve.
- Recurrence of infection or failure of antibiotic therapy.
- If surgery is required: risks include bleeding, infection, arrhythmias, stroke, and risks associated with anesthesia and cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Potential need for lifelong anticoagulation therapy after mechanical valve replacement.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the hospital's Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) or step-down unit for close monitoring.
- Completion of a full 4-6 week course of intravenous antibiotics, often requiring a PICC line.
- For surgical patients, standard post-cardiac surgery care including pain management, breathing exercises, and gradual mobilization.
- Regular follow-up echocardiograms to monitor valve function and ensure infection clearance.
- Lifestyle modifications: maintaining excellent oral hygiene, informing all healthcare providers of the history of IE before any procedure, and prompt treatment of any new infections.
- Long-term cardiology follow-up to monitor heart health.
-
Typical hospital stay:
14-42 days (for medical management); Additional 7-14 days if surgery is required
-
Expected recovery time:
6-8 weeks for initial recovery; 3-6 months for full functional recovery, especially post-surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering infective endocarditis in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for infective endocarditis 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 infective endocarditis. 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 infective endocarditis compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | USD 1,652 – USD 8,809 | 14-42 days (for medical management); Additional 7-14 days if surgery is required | ~ 6-8 weeks for initial recovery; 3-6 months for full functional recovery, especially post-surgery | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 12,293 – USD 65,565 | 14-42 days (for medical management); Additional 7-14 days if surgery is required | ~ 6-8 weeks for initial recovery; 3-6 months for full functional recovery, especially post-surgery | Know More |
Top hospitals for Infective Endocarditis in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing infective endocarditis.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Rahul Reddy, a 42-year-old software engineer...
Rahul Reddy, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, had always been active. A known mitral valve prolapse since his teens, he managed it with annual check-ups. After a persistent low-grade fever, night sweats, and increasing fatigue that he initially dismissed as work stress, he developed painful red nodules on his fingers (Osler's nodes). His wife insisted he see his GP, who heard a new heart murmur. Referred urgently to cardiologist Dr. Sharma, blood cultures grew Streptococcus viridans. Dr. Sharma explained that Rahul had Infective Endocarditis, a serious infection on his already abnormal valve, and required a prolonged, aggressive course of intravenous antibiotics, possibly for 6 weeks, with close monitoring in the hospital. The treatment was grueling; being tethered to an IV pole in the hospital, away from his family, was demoralizing. He battled anxiety about potential valve damage and the long-term implications for his active life. After 4 weeks of IV antibiotics, his fever resolved and blood cultures cleared. He was discharged to complete the final 2 weeks of IV therapy at home with a PICC line, supported by a visiting nurse. Six months later, a follow-up echocardiogram showed only mild residual valve leakage. The emotional journey was profound; initial fear and frustration gave way to immense gratitude for modern medicine and his family's support. He now champions the importance of dental hygiene for heart health and doesn't take his health for granted.
Cardiologists for Infective Endocarditis
Explore experienced cardiologists who regularly perform infective endocarditis and provide pre- and post-operative care in Turkey.
- 7 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
- 7 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
- 7 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
- 7 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
- 7 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
- 7 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
- 7 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
- 7 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
- 7 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
- 7 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
- 7 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
- 7 Years Experience
- Cardiologist