Mitral Valve Surgery Treatment in Turkey
About Mitral Valve Surgery
Key Highlights
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Restores proper blood flow and heart function.Alleviates debilitating symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue.Prevents further damage to the heart muscle and heart failure.Can be performed via traditional open-heart or less invasive robotic/thoracoscopic approaches.Offers both repair (preserving the patient's own valve) and replacement options.Significantly improves long-term survival and quality of life./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe mitral valve regurgitation (leakage) causing symptoms or heart enlargement.
- Mitral valve stenosis (narrowing) that is symptomatic or severe.
- Infective endocarditis (valve infection) damaging the mitral valve.
- Congenital (present from birth) mitral valve abnormalities.
- Degenerative valve disease (e.g., mitral valve prolapse with severe regurgitation).
- Rheumatic heart disease affecting the mitral valve.
- Failure of previous mitral valve repair.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive pre-operative evaluation including echocardiogram, ECG, chest X-ray, and blood tests.
- Consultation with the cardiac surgeon, cardiologist, and anesthesiologist.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised by the doctor.
- Maintaining a healthy diet and ceasing smoking in the weeks before surgery.
- Planning for post-operative care and support at home during recovery.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the scheduled surgery time.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after surgery, potentially requiring transfusion.
- Risk of infection, including at the incision site or in the heart (endocarditis).
- Blood clots leading to stroke, heart attack, or pulmonary embolism.
- Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), which may require medication or a pacemaker.
- Adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Valve dysfunction over time, potentially requiring another procedure.
- Rare complications like kidney problems or lung complications.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial 1-2 days in the Cardiac ICU for close monitoring, followed by 5-7 days in a hospital room.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Gradual increase in physical activity, starting with short walks, as guided by the cardiac rehab team.
- Incision care to prevent infection; keeping the chest wound clean and dry.
- Attending all follow-up appointments for monitoring heart function and recovery progress.
- Adhering to prescribed medications, which may include blood thinners, especially with a mechanical valve replacement.
- Avoiding heavy lifting (more than 5-10 kg) and strenuous activities for 6-8 weeks.
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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 mitral valve surgery in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for mitral valve surgery 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 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 mitral valve surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Mitral Valve Surgery in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing mitral valve surgery.
Instabul, Turkey
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Myra Mehta, a 72-year-old retired schoolteacher...
Myra Mehta, a 72-year-old retired schoolteacher and avid gardener, had a known mitral valve prolapse for decades, monitored with annual check-ups. Recently, she began waking up at night gasping for air and her ankles swelled noticeably. A new, concerning symptom was a persistent cough. Her cardiologist found her regurgitation had progressed to severe, and her heart was beginning to enlarge, a condition called mitral valve stenosis with secondary pulmonary hypertension. Given her age and the calcified, stenotic valve, the surgical team recommended a traditional sternotomy for a full valve replacement with a biological tissue valve. Myra feared the long recovery and losing her independence. The surgery was major, and the first month at her daughter's house was challenging, filled with pain management and regaining basic strength. With the support of her family and cardiac rehab, she slowly rebuilt her stamina. Four months post-op, Myra is back in her own home, tending to her rose bushes without breathlessness. The relief of breathing easily again is profound. She feels she has reclaimed her golden years, her initial anxiety replaced by a deep sense of resilience and peace.
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