Surgery for Cardiac Failure Treatment in Turkey
About Surgery for Cardiac Failure
Key Highlights
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Can significantly improve heart function and pumping capacity.Alleviates severe symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, and fluid retention.Enhances overall quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.Improves long-term survival rates for eligible patients.Offers a definitive treatment for structural heart problems causing failure.
Who is this surgery for?
- Advanced heart failure (NYHA Class III or IV) not controlled with optimal medical therapy.
- Severe coronary artery disease requiring bypass grafting (CABG).
- Critical heart valve disease (stenosis or regurgitation) causing heart failure.
- Selected cases of cardiomyopathy or congenital heart defects.
- As a bridge to heart transplantation or as destination therapy with a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive cardiac evaluation including echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization, and blood tests.
- Optimization of heart failure medications and management of other conditions like diabetes.
- Pre-operative counseling to discuss the procedure, risks, and recovery expectations.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before surgery as instructed.
- Discontinuation of certain blood-thinning medications as advised by the cardiologist.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, infection, or adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Blood clots leading to stroke, heart attack, or pulmonary embolism.
- Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) requiring treatment.
- Kidney dysfunction or failure.
- Stroke, low cardiac output syndrome, or need for re-operation.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the ICU for 1-3 days for close monitoring.
- Gradual mobilization and breathing exercises to prevent complications.
- Strict adherence to a prescribed medication regimen, including diuretics and blood thinners.
- Participation in a structured cardiac rehabilitation program.
- Regular follow-up visits with the cardiac surgeon and cardiologist to monitor progress.
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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 surgery for cardiac failure in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for surgery for cardiac failure 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 surgery for cardiac failure. 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 surgery for cardiac failure compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Surgery for Cardiac Failure in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing surgery for cardiac failure.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Aditya Gupta, a 58-year-old restaurant owner...
Aditya Gupta, a 58-year-old restaurant owner from Delhi, had always been the energetic heart of his family business. Over the past year, he noticed a profound decline in his stamina. Simple tasks like climbing stairs to his apartment left him gasping for breath. His ankles swelled, and he began waking up at night struggling to breathe. His family doctor diagnosed him with severe ischemic cardiomyopathy, a weakened heart muscle due to previously silent blockages. Despite maximum medication, his heart function continued to deteriorate. His cardiologist, Dr. Sharma, recommended a Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery to restore blood flow and hopefully improve his heart's pumping ability. Terrified of the idea of open-heart surgery, Aditya feared for his business and his role as provider. The surgery was long and complex, requiring a triple bypass. The immediate days in the ICU were a blur of pain and disorientation. However, within a week, he noticed the oppressive weight on his chest was gone. After a structured cardiac rehabilitation program, Aditya regained significant function. Six months post-op, he can walk briskly and manage the restaurant floor again, though he's learned to delegate more. The emotional journey was from a state of fearful resignation, feeling his body betray him, to one of profound gratitude and a more mindful approach to life, valuing each day with renewed vigor.
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