Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatment in Turkey
About Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Key Highlights
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Focuses on slowing disease progression and improving long-term outcomes.Utilizes targeted medications to specifically dilate the pulmonary arteries and reduce strain on the heart.Employs a personalized, multi-drug treatment strategy tailored to the patient's specific disease severity and response.Aims to significantly improve symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, and exercise intolerance.Involves comprehensive, lifelong management by a specialized medical team to enhance quality of life.
Who is this surgery for?
- Confirmed diagnosis of PAH via right heart catheterization showing elevated mean pulmonary artery pressure.
- Presence of symptoms such as unexplained shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, dizziness, or swelling in the ankles/legs.
- Worsening functional capacity (e.g., declining ability to perform daily activities).
- Evidence of right heart strain or failure on echocardiogram or other cardiac imaging.
- To manage and prevent disease progression after initial diagnosis.
How to prepare
- Undergo comprehensive diagnostic tests, including echocardiogram, pulmonary function tests, and a definitive right heart catheterization.
- Complete a detailed medical history review and physical examination by the specialist.
- Discuss all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements, with the doctor.
- For certain advanced therapies, pre-authorization from insurance may be required due to high medication costs.
- Patient and family education about the chronic nature of PAH and the commitment to long-term treatment and monitoring.
Risks & possible complications
- Side effects from medications, which can include headache, flushing, nausea, jaw pain, or nasal congestion.
- Risk of systemic hypotension (low blood pressure) with vasodilator therapies.
- Potential for liver toxicity with certain PAH-specific drugs, requiring regular blood monitoring.
- Disease progression despite treatment, leading to worsening right heart failure.
- Complications from invasive procedures like right heart catheterization, including bleeding, infection, or arrhythmia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is an ongoing process focused on managing a chronic condition, not recovering from a single procedure.
- Regular follow-up appointments (every 3-6 months) are crucial to monitor response, adjust medications, and assess for progression.
- Patients must adhere strictly to the prescribed medication regimen and report any new or worsening symptoms immediately.
- Lifestyle adjustments, including graded exercise as tolerated, a low-sodium diet, fluid restriction, and avoiding pregnancy, are integral.
- Psychological support and joining patient support groups can be beneficial for coping with a chronic illness.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-3 days (for initial diagnostic catheterization; ongoing management is outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing/Lifelong management (symptomatic improvement may be seen in weeks to months)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pulmonary arterial hypertension in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for pulmonary arterial hypertension in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, 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 pulmonary arterial hypertension. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists 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 pulmonary arterial hypertension compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 544 – USD 3,263 | 0-3 days (for initial diagnostic catheterization; ongoing management is outpatient) | ~ Ongoing/Lifelong management (symptomatic improvement may be seen in weeks to months) | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 4,026 – USD 24,158 | 0-3 days (for initial diagnostic catheterization; ongoing management is outpatient) | ~ Ongoing/Lifelong management (symptomatic improvement may be seen in weeks to months) | Know More |
Top hospitals for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing pulmonary arterial hypertension.
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