Patent Ductus Arteriosus Treatment in Turkey
About Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive catheter-based approach is common, avoiding open-heart surgery.Highly effective in permanently closing the abnormal connection.Prevents serious long-term complications like heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and infective endocarditis.Typically results in a rapid recovery, especially with transcatheter methods.Restores normal heart function and blood circulation.Allows patients to resume normal physical activities and growth./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of a hemodynamically significant PDA (causing symptoms or heart enlargement).
- In infants where the ductus arteriosus fails to close after several weeks, especially in pre-term babies.
- Presence of symptoms like poor feeding, failure to thrive, rapid breathing, or easy fatigability.
- To prevent the development of pulmonary hypertension or irreversible lung damage.
- Risk of infective endocarditis (heart valve infection).
- Evidence of left heart enlargement or dysfunction on echocardiogram.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic tests including echocardiogram, chest X-ray, and possibly cardiac catheterization.
- Complete blood work and assessment of overall health.
- Discussion of the procedure, benefits, and risks with the cardiologist and anesthesiologist.
- Fasting for several hours before the procedure as instructed.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised by the doctor.
- For children, psychological preparation and explaining the process in an age-appropriate manner.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, bruising, or infection at the catheter insertion site (groin or arm).
- Allergic reaction to contrast dye or anesthesia.
- Damage to blood vessels or heart structures.
- Arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm).
- Device embolization (the closure device moving from its intended position).
- Residual leak around the device.
- Blood clot formation.
- Rarely, stroke or heart attack.
- Risks associated with general anesthesia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Post-procedure monitoring in a recovery area for several hours to check vital signs and the access site.
- For catheter procedures, patients often go home the same or next day with instructions to limit strenuous activity.
- Pain at the insertion site is common and managed with medication.
- Follow-up echocardiograms are scheduled to confirm the PDA is closed and the device is secure.
- A gradual return to normal activities, with full recovery typically within a week for catheter closure.
- Long-term follow-up with a cardiologist is recommended, especially for children, to ensure normal heart development.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering patent ductus arteriosus in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for patent ductus arteriosus 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 patent ductus arteriosus. 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 patent ductus arteriosus compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing patent ductus arteriosus.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Rahul Joshi, a 32-year-old software engineer...
Rahul Joshi, a 32-year-old software engineer and avid trekker, had always been told he had a 'murmur' but was otherwise healthy. Over the past year, he began feeling unusually winded on his weekend hikes, experiencing palpitations, and feeling a persistent, dull fatigue that coffee couldn't fix. After a particularly dizzy spell, his primary doctor referred him to a cardiologist. An echocardiogram revealed a moderate-to-large Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), a leftover fetal connection that was now causing volume overload on his heart. The cardiologist recommended a transcatheter device closure, explaining it as a minimally invasive 'plug' to stop the abnormal blood flow. Rahul was anxious about any heart procedure but trusted the doctor's assurance of its high success rate. The procedure itself was surprisingly straightforward; he was awake with sedation and felt only pressure. The recovery was swift, with just a day in the hospital for observation. Within weeks, his energy levels soared. The emotional journey was profound: from the fear of a 'broken heart' threatening his active lifestyle to immense relief and empowerment. He now plans his next high-altitude trek with renewed confidence, feeling like he has a 'complete' heart for the first time.
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