Mitral Valve Stenosis Treatment in Turkey
About Mitral Valve Stenosis
Key Highlights
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Relieves debilitating symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pain.Improves heart function and overall quality of life.Minimally invasive options (like balloon valvuloplasty) offer faster recovery with smaller incisions.Helps prevent serious complications such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and stroke.Can be a definitive treatment, potentially avoiding the need for lifelong medication management of symptoms.
Who is this surgery for?
- Symptomatic severe mitral stenosis (e.g., shortness of breath, fatigue, palpitations).
- Progressive enlargement of the left atrium or development of pulmonary hypertension.
- Onset of atrial fibrillation related to the stenotic valve.
- History of an embolic event (e.g., stroke) despite anticoagulation therapy.
- Planned pregnancy in a woman with significant mitral stenosis, to reduce cardiac risk.
- Asymptomatic patients with very severe stenosis and favorable valve anatomy for intervention.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive cardiac evaluation including transthoracic and often transesophageal echocardiogram.
- Blood tests, chest X-ray, and ECG to assess overall health.
- Discussion of procedure risks, benefits, and alternative treatments with your cardiologist and cardiac surgeon.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure if sedation or anesthesia is planned.
- Arranging for post-procedure care and transportation home.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, infection, or bruising at the catheter insertion site or surgical incision.
- Blood clot formation, which can lead to stroke or other embolic events.
- Damage to blood vessels or adjacent heart structures.
- Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), including atrial fibrillation.
- Valve regurgitation (leakage) may develop or worsen after valvuloplasty.
- Adverse reactions to anesthesia or contrast dye.
- Rarely, need for emergency surgery if complications arise during a catheter-based procedure.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial monitoring in a recovery area or cardiac care unit for several hours to a day.
- For catheter-based procedures, hospital stay is typically 1-3 days; open-heart surgery requires 5-7 days.
- Pain management with prescribed medications for surgical patients.
- Gradual increase in activity; avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for several weeks.
- Follow-up appointments with the cardiologist for echocardiograms to monitor valve function.
- Lifelong adherence to medications as prescribed, which may include blood thinners or heart rate controllers.
- Cardiac rehabilitation may be recommended to safely rebuild strength and endurance.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering mitral valve stenosis in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for mitral valve stenosis 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 mitral valve stenosis. 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 stenosis compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Mitral Valve Stenosis in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing mitral valve stenosis.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Pari Mehta, a 58-year-old former schoolteacher...
Pari Mehta, a 58-year-old former schoolteacher and grandmother, had always been active. Over the past two years, she noticed a gradual decline. Simple tasks like climbing the stairs to her apartment left her breathless and dizzy. She began waking up at night gasping for air and noticed swollen ankles. Her family doctor heard a heart murmur and referred her to cardiologist Dr. Sharma. An echocardiogram confirmed severe rheumatic mitral valve stenosis, a consequence of a childhood fever she barely remembered. Dr. Sharma explained that her valve was narrowed, acting like a clogged pipe, and recommended a mitral valve replacement. The idea of open-heart surgery terrified Pari, who worried about being a burden to her family. After a successful mechanical valve implantation, her recovery in the hospital was challenging but steady. At her three-month follow-up, she could walk in the park with her grandchildren without stopping. The constant fear of breathlessness was gone, replaced by a deep gratitude for a second chance at an active life with her family.
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