Repair of LV Aneurysm Treatment in Turkey
About Repair of LV Aneurysm
Key Highlights
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Restores the normal, efficient shape and pumping function of the heart's left ventricle.Reduces symptoms of heart failure such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling.Significantly lowers the risk of forming dangerous blood clots within the heart.Helps control and prevent life-threatening heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias).Improves long-term survival and quality of life for eligible patients.
Who is this surgery for?
- A large left ventricular aneurysm causing significant heart failure symptoms unresponsive to medication.
- Recurrent, dangerous ventricular arrhythmias (like ventricular tachycardia) originating from the aneurysm.
- Evidence of a blood clot (thrombus) within the aneurysm, posing a high risk of stroke.
- Progressive enlargement of the aneurysm observed on follow-up imaging studies.
- Severe chest pain (angina) related to the aneurysm's impact on heart function.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive cardiac evaluation including echocardiogram, cardiac MRI, and possibly a coronary angiogram.
- Optimization of heart failure and other medications under cardiologist guidance.
- Complete blood work, chest X-ray, and other standard pre-operative tests.
- Consultation with the cardiac surgeon and anesthesiologist to discuss the procedure and risks.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before surgery and stopping certain medications like blood thinners as directed.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: bleeding, infection, and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Specific cardiac risks: heart attack, stroke, or new arrhythmias during or after surgery.
- Potential for low cardiac output syndrome, requiring temporary medication or device support.
- Risk of damage to surrounding structures or incomplete aneurysm repair.
- Long-term risks include possible recurrence of heart failure or arrhythmias.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the Cardiac ICU for 1-2 days for close monitoring of heart function.
- Progressive mobilization and breathing exercises to prevent complications like pneumonia.
- Pain management and careful monitoring of the surgical incision site.
- Gradual initiation of a cardiac rehabilitation program under medical supervision.
- Lifelong follow-up with a cardiologist, including medications to manage heart function and prevent clots.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-14 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering repair of lv aneurysm in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for repair of lv aneurysm 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 repair of lv aneurysm. MediFyr helps you compare vascular 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 repair of lv aneurysm compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Repair of LV Aneurysm in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated vascular surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing repair of lv aneurysm.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Vikram Malhotra, a 58-year-old restaurant owner,...
Vikram Malhotra, a 58-year-old restaurant owner, had always been the energetic heart of his family business. A heart attack two years ago left him with a weakened heart, but he pushed through fatigue. Recently, worsening shortness of breath and a persistent, heavy feeling in his chest made even walking to the kitchen a struggle. His cardiologist diagnosed a left ventricular aneurysm, a bulging, scarred section of his heart wall from the old attack, that was impairing his heart's pumping efficiency and causing dangerous arrhythmias. The vascular surgeon recommended surgical repair to remove the aneurysm and restore the heart's shape and function. Vikram was terrified; the thought of open-heart surgery felt like a threat to his identity as a provider. The surgery was long, but successful. In cardiac rehab, his strength returned slowly but steadily. Six months later, he can play with his grandchildren without gasping for air. The emotional weight of constant fear has lifted, replaced by a profound gratitude and a cautious optimism for the future, though he still treats his heart with newfound reverence.