Valvuloplasty Treatment in Turkey
About Valvuloplasty
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive approach with smaller incisions.Shorter hospital stay and faster recovery compared to open-heart surgery.Effectively relieves symptoms of valve stenosis like breathlessness and fatigue.Can delay or potentially avoid the need for valve replacement surgery.Performed under local or general anesthesia, reducing overall procedural risk.
Who is this surgery for?
- Mitral valve stenosis or aortic valve stenosis causing significant symptoms.
- Patients who are high-risk candidates for traditional open-heart valve surgery.
- To improve quality of life in patients with congenital valve abnormalities.
- As a bridge to valve replacement in critically ill patients.
- When echocardiogram confirms a pliable, non-calcified valve suitable for repair.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive cardiac evaluation including echocardiogram and possibly a cardiac catheterization.
- Blood tests, chest X-ray, and ECG to assess overall health.
- Discussion of medications; some, like blood thinners, may need to be paused.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure.
- Informed consent process detailing the procedure, benefits, and risks.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding or hematoma at the catheter insertion site.
- Infection or damage to the blood vessel used for access.
- Blood clot formation, which could lead to stroke or heart attack.
- Valve regurgitation (leakage) if the procedure damages the valve leaflets.
- Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) during or after the procedure.
- Rare complications include cardiac tamponade or emergency need for open surgery.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial monitoring in a recovery area for several hours to check vital signs and the access site.
- Hospital stay typically required for observation.
- Patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for a specified period.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor valve function via echocardiograms.
- Adherence to prescribed medications, which may include blood thinners or antibiotics.
- Reporting any signs of infection, increased pain, or shortness of breath to the doctor immediately.
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Typical hospital stay:
2-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering valvuloplasty in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for valvuloplasty 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 valvuloplasty. 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 valvuloplasty compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Valvuloplasty in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing valvuloplasty.
Instabul, Turkey
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Diya Ali, a 58-year-old former schoolteacher...
Diya Ali, a 58-year-old former schoolteacher and grandmother of four, had always been active. Over the past year, she noticed a profound change. Simple tasks like climbing the stairs to her apartment or walking to the market left her breathless and dizzy. Her ankles swelled, and she experienced frightening palpitations. Her family doctor, after hearing a heart murmur, referred her to a cardiologist. An echocardiogram revealed severe mitral stenosis, likely a consequence of rheumatic fever she had as a child in her native country. The cardiologist explained that her mitral valve was stiff and narrow, and a balloon valvuloplasty could stretch it open without open-heart surgery. Diya was terrified of major surgery and clung to this less invasive option. The procedure itself was a blur of anxiety in the cath lab, but she felt no pain. The immediate relief was dramatic. Within hours, she could take a deep, full breath for the first time in months. After a night in the hospital for observation, she went home. In the weeks that followed, her energy returned. She could play with her grandchildren in the park without stopping. Emotionally, she journeyed from feeling like a burden to her family, fearing her active life was over, to a profound gratitude for a second chance. She felt a quiet joy in her regained independence.
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