Mitral Valve Disease Treatment in Turkey
About Mitral Valve Disease
Key Highlights
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Restores proper blood flow within the heart, improving overall cardiac function.Alleviates debilitating symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and heart palpitations.Prevents long-term complications such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and pulmonary hypertension.Modern techniques offer minimally invasive options (e.g., MitraClip, TMVR) for faster recovery.Significantly enhances quality of life, exercise tolerance, and life expectancy.Valve repair, when possible, is often preferred over replacement as it preserves natural heart anatomy./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe mitral valve regurgitation (leaky valve) causing symptoms like breathlessness or heart failure.
- Symptomatic mitral valve stenosis (narrowed valve) that limits daily activities.
- Progressive enlargement or weakening of the left ventricle due to valve dysfunction.
- Development of heart rhythm problems, such as atrial fibrillation, linked to valve disease.
- Prevention of irreversible heart muscle damage in asymptomatic patients with severe valve dysfunction.
- Failed response to optimal medical therapy for managing symptoms.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic tests: Echocardiogram (TTE/TEE), cardiac catheterization, ECG, and chest X-ray.
- Complete blood work, kidney function tests, and assessment for any infections.
- Detailed consultation with the cardiologist and cardiac surgeon to discuss risks and benefits.
- Pre-operative anesthesia evaluation to plan for safe sedation or general anesthesia.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure, and arranging for post-procedure support and transportation.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Bleeding, infection at the incision site, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Cardiac-specific risks: Heart attack, stroke, or irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias).
- Valve-related complications: Failure of the repair, valve leakage, infection (endocarditis), or blood clot formation.
- Potential for damage to surrounding structures like blood vessels or the electrical system of the heart.
- Risks associated with prosthetic valves: Lifetime need for blood thinners (mechanical valves) or eventual wear (biological valves).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial 1-5 days in the hospital for monitoring in the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) or step-down unit.
- Pain management and careful monitoring of vital signs, incision sites, and heart function.
- Gradual mobilization with assistance from physiotherapists to prevent complications.
- Strict adherence to prescribed medications, including antibiotics, pain relievers, and possibly anticoagulants.
- Follow-up appointments for wound checks, echocardiograms, and medication adjustments.
- Lifestyle modifications: Cardiac rehabilitation, a heart-healthy diet, and avoiding strenuous activity for several weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering mitral valve disease in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for mitral valve disease in Turkey include Liv Hospital Ankara, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Florya, Medical Park Bahçelievler, 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 mitral valve 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 mitral valve disease compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Mitral Valve Disease in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing mitral valve disease.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Emily Joshi, a 68-year-old retired librarian,...
Emily Joshi, a 68-year-old retired librarian, had always been active, but over the past year, she found herself increasingly breathless. Simple tasks like climbing the stairs to her apartment or walking her dog left her panting and exhausted. She also noticed a persistent, dry cough, especially at night, and her ankles would swell. Her primary care physician heard a heart murmur and referred her to a cardiologist. After an echocardiogram confirmed severe mitral valve regurgitation, her cardiologist, Dr. Chen, explained that her valve was leaking, forcing her heart to work harder. He recommended a minimally invasive mitral valve repair. Terrified of open-heart surgery, Emily was relieved by the robotic-assisted approach. The procedure went smoothly, and after three days in the hospital, she went home. Recovery involved gradual walking and cardiac rehab. Six months later, her breathlessness is gone, she's back to her book club walks, and the constant anxiety about her heart has lifted, replaced by a deep gratitude for her renewed vitality.
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