Pacemaker Surgery Treatment in Turkey
About Pacemaker Surgery
Key Highlights
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Effectively treats slow, fast, or irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias).Minimally invasive procedure with a relatively short recovery time.Significantly improves symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath.Enhances overall quality of life and physical activity tolerance.Prevents serious complications such as fainting spells (syncope) or heart failure.Modern pacemakers are small, reliable, and can be monitored remotely./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Sick sinus syndrome (malfunction of the heart's natural pacemaker).
- Atrioventricular (AV) block, where electrical signals between the heart's chambers are impaired.
- Chronic, symptomatic bradycardia (persistently slow heart rate).
- Certain types of tachycardias (fast heart rhythms) that require overdrive pacing.
- Heart failure in specific cases, treated with a special type called cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT-P).
- Prevention of arrhythmias in high-risk patients following a heart attack.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough cardiac evaluation, including an ECG and possibly an echocardiogram.
- Discuss all current medications with your cardiologist; you may need to adjust or stop blood thinners.
- Fast (no food or drink) for 6-8 hours before the procedure.
- Inform the doctor of any allergies, especially to medications, iodine, or latex.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the hospital stay.
- Wear comfortable clothing and remove all jewelry before the procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or of the device itself.
- Bleeding, bruising, or swelling at the implant site.
- Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) from accidental needle puncture.
- Damage to blood vessels or nerves near the implantation site.
- Lead dislodgement, requiring repositioning or a second procedure.
- Pacemaker malfunction or interference from strong electromagnetic sources.
- Allergic reaction to the device materials or medications used.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically 1-2 days for monitoring of the device and incision site.
- Avoid lifting the arm on the side of the implant above shoulder level for several weeks.
- Keep the incision site clean and dry; watch for signs of infection like redness or fever.
- Avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for about 4-6 weeks.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments for pacemaker checks.
- Carry your pacemaker ID card at all times and inform all medical/dental personnel about your device.
- Most patients can return to normal daily activities within a few weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pacemaker surgery in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for pacemaker 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 pacemaker surgery. 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 pacemaker surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Pacemaker Surgery in Turkey
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