Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Treatment in Turkey
About Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive procedure with no need for open-heart surgery or sternotomy.Shorter hospital stay and faster recovery compared to traditional surgery.Performed under local or general anesthesia, reducing systemic stress.Ideal for high-risk, elderly, or frail patients unsuitable for conventional valve replacement.Immediate improvement in symptoms like breathlessness, chest pain, and fatigue.Lower risk of major bleeding and infection.liProven to enhance survival rates and quality of life./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis (narrowing).
- Patients deemed high or intermediate risk for surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).
- Presence of symptoms like chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, fainting (syncope), or heart failure.
- Patients with a calcified aortic valve and a calculated high surgical risk score (STS score or EuroSCORE).
- Patients with prior heart surgery or other significant comorbidities (e.g., lung disease, kidney disease).
- Failed surgical bioprosthetic valve (valve-in-valve TAVI).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including echocardiogram, CT angiography, and coronary angiogram.
- Assessment by a multidisciplinary Heart Team (cardiac surgeon, cardiologist, anesthesiologist).
- Blood tests, chest X-ray, and kidney function tests.
- Discussion of medications; may need to stop blood thinners (e.g., warfarin) days before.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure.
- Informed consent process detailing risks and benefits.
- Pre-procedure shaving and cleaning of the catheter insertion site (usually the groin).
Risks & possible complications
- Vascular complications (bleeding, damage to blood vessels at access site).
- Stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
- Heart block requiring a permanent pacemaker implantation.
- Valve leakage (paravalvular leak) or improper positioning.
- Kidney injury from contrast dye.
- Infection, arrhythmias, or heart attack.
- Rare risks include aortic dissection, coronary obstruction, or death.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial monitoring in ICU or cardiac unit for 1-2 days.
- Catheter site care to prevent infection; avoid strenuous activity initially.
- Prescription of blood thinners (antiplatelets like aspirin/clopidogrel) to prevent clots.
- Follow-up echocardiograms to assess valve function.
- Cardiac rehabilitation program to rebuild strength and endurance.
- Gradual return to daily activities; avoid heavy lifting for several weeks.
- Lifelong regular follow-ups with a cardiologist.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering transcatheter aortic valve implantation in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for transcatheter aortic valve implantation in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, 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 transcatheter aortic valve implantation. 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 transcatheter aortic valve implantation compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
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