Revascularization Treatment in Turkey
About Revascularization
Key Highlights
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Restores blood flow to the heart muscle, relieving chest pain (angina) and improving quality of life.Significantly reduces the risk of future heart attacks and can improve long-term survival.Improves heart function and the heart's pumping ability in many patients.Offers a durable, long-term solution for complex or multi-vessel coronary artery disease.Can be performed using traditional open-heart techniques or, in select cases, minimally invasive approaches.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe blockages in the left main coronary artery or multiple major coronary arteries.
- Coronary artery disease not amenable to treatment with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI/angioplasty and stenting).
- Persistent angina (chest pain) despite optimal medical therapy.
- Acute coronary syndromes, such as a heart attack, with complications.
- Poor heart function (low ejection fraction) combined with significant coronary artery disease.
- Failed previous PCI or in-stent restenosis.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive pre-operative evaluation including blood tests, ECG, echocardiogram, and coronary angiography.
- Detailed discussion with the cardiac surgeon and anesthesiologist about the procedure, risks, and benefits.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners like aspirin or warfarin) as advised.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the surgery, typically starting at midnight.
- Pre-operative shower with an antiseptic soap to minimize infection risk.
- Arranging for support and planning for the recovery period post-discharge.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after surgery, which may require blood transfusion.
- Risk of infection at the incision site or within the chest.
- Heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias), such as atrial fibrillation.
- Stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) due to dislodgement of plaque or blood clots.
- Kidney dysfunction, often temporary, related to the heart-lung machine.
- Post-pericardiotomy syndrome, causing fever and chest pain.
- Graft failure or re-narrowing over time.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial 1-2 days in the Cardiac ICU for close monitoring, followed by 3-5 days in a step-down unit.
- Pain management with medications and encouragement to begin deep breathing exercises and gentle movement.
- Incision care instructions to keep the sternal and leg/arm graft sites clean and dry.
- Enrollment in a structured cardiac rehabilitation program for supervised exercise, education, and lifestyle counseling.
- Gradual return to daily activities over weeks, with restrictions on heavy lifting and driving for 4-6 weeks.
- Lifelong commitment to heart-healthy habits: a balanced diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, and medication adherence.
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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 revascularization in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for revascularization 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 revascularization. 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 revascularization compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Revascularization in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing revascularization.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Pari Mehta, a 58-year-old high school...
Pari Mehta, a 58-year-old high school principal, had always been the pillar of strength for her family and school community. A history of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure was managed with medication, but she began experiencing a profound, crushing fatigue. Walking between classrooms left her breathless, and a persistent, dull ache settled in her chest during stressful meetings. After a particularly bad episode, her cardiologist, Dr. Sharma, ordered an angiogram. It revealed severe multi-vessel coronary artery disease, with three major arteries critically blocked. 'Your heart muscle is starving for oxygen,' Dr. Sharma explained gently. He recommended coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a form of revascularization, to create new pathways for blood flow. The surgery was daunting; the sternotomy and heart-lung machine were concepts that filled Pari with deep fear for her future independence. Post-surgery, the first days in the Cardiac ICU were a blur of pain and disorientation. However, within a week, she took her first walk down the hospital corridor, without the familiar chest pain. Her recovery at home was slow but steady, guided by cardiac rehab. Six months later, Pari is back at work part-time, her energy restored. The emotional journey was from a state of fearful vulnerability, grieving her lost vitality, to one of profound gratitude and a renewed commitment to her health, valuing each pain-free day with her family.
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