Transradial Intervention Treatment in Turkey
About Transradial Intervention
Key Highlights
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Minimally Invasive: Uses a small wrist puncture instead of a groin incision.Reduced Bleeding Risk: Lower chance of major bleeding complications compared to the femoral approach.Faster Ambulation: Patients can sit up and walk shortly after the procedure.listrongEnhanced Patient Comfort:/strong Less post-procedure pain and discomfort./lilistrongShorter Hospital Stay:/strong Often allows for same-day discharge or a very brief hospital stay./lilistrongLower Infection Risk:/strong Reduced risk of access site infection./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnostic coronary angiography to evaluate chest pain (angina) or abnormal stress test results.
- Treatment of coronary artery blockages via percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or angioplasty.
- Placement of coronary stents to prop open narrowed or blocked arteries.
- Management of acute coronary syndromes, including heart attacks (STEMI/NSTEMI).
- Patients with obesity or on blood thinners where femoral access carries higher risk.
- Patient preference for a procedure with faster recovery and mobility.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including blood tests and an ECG.
- Discuss all current medications with your cardiologist; you may need to adjust blood thinners.
- Fast for 6-8 hours before the procedure, typically after midnight.
- Inform the doctor of any allergies, especially to iodine contrast or medications.
- A Barbeau test or Allen's test may be performed to ensure adequate blood flow in both wrist arteries.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Radial artery spasm or occlusion, which is usually manageable.
- Minor bleeding, bruising, or a small lump (hematoma) at the wrist site.
- Rare nerve injury or infection at the access site.
- Allergic reaction to contrast dye.
- Standard cardiac catheterization risks: damage to blood vessels, irregular heart rhythms, kidney injury from contrast, stroke, or heart attack (very rare).
Recovery & hospital stay
- A pressure band or wristband is applied to the puncture site for a few hours to prevent bleeding.
- You will be monitored in a recovery area for 4-6 hours; you can eat and drink soon after.
- Keep the wrist straight and avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activity with that hand for 24-48 hours.
- Mild bruising or tenderness at the wrist is normal and should resolve within a week.
- Follow your cardiologist's instructions regarding medication, especially antiplatelets like aspirin or clopidogrel.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor your heart health and the access site.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-7 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering transradial intervention in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for transradial intervention 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 transradial intervention. MediFyr helps you compare cardiologists 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 transradial intervention compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Transradial Intervention in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing transradial intervention.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Saanvi Nair, a 58-year-old high school...
Saanvi Nair, a 58-year-old high school principal, had always been the picture of health, managing a stressful job with yoga and a vegetarian diet. However, for three months, she experienced a troubling, squeezing sensation in her chest during her morning walks. Initially dismissing it as heartburn, the pain became more frequent and intense. A stress test ordered by her GP was abnormal, leading to a referral to a cardiologist. A subsequent coronary angiogram revealed a significant blockage in one of her major heart arteries. Her cardiologist, Dr. Sharma, recommended a Transradial Intervention (TRI), explaining it as a minimally invasive procedure to place a stent through an artery in her wrist, with a faster recovery and lower risk of bleeding than the traditional groin approach. Saanvi was terrified; the idea of a heart procedure felt like a profound failure of her healthy lifestyle. During the procedure, she was awake but sedated, feeling only pressure, not pain, in her wrist. The team's calm, reassuring chatter helped ease her anxiety. Post-procedure, she was walking within hours, with only a small compression band on her wrist. Within days, her chest pain was completely gone. Emotionally, she moved from fear and self-blame to immense relief and a renewed commitment to her health, now with a deeper appreciation for modern, patient-centered care.
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