Ventricular Assist Device Treatment in Turkey
About Ventricular Assist Device
Key Highlights
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Provides life-saving circulatory support for failing hearts.Can serve as a bridge to heart transplant or as long-term destination therapy.Significantly improves symptoms of heart failure, such as shortness of breath and fatigue.Enhances quality of life and increases survival rates for end-stage heart failure patients.Allows patients to be more active and often return home from the hospital.
Who is this surgery for?
- End-stage heart failure (Stage D) not responding to maximal medical therapy.
- As a 'bridge to transplant' for patients on the heart transplant waiting list.
- As 'destination therapy' for patients who are not candidates for a heart transplant.
- As a 'bridge to recovery' for patients with potentially reversible heart failure (e.g., myocarditis).
- Cardiogenic shock following a heart attack or after cardiac surgery.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including blood tests, echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization, and imaging scans.
- Detailed discussion with the cardiologist and cardiac surgeon about risks, benefits, and life with a VAD.
- Dental check-up to rule out any infections that could spread to the device.
- Possible pre-operative physical therapy to build strength.
- Fasting for several hours before the surgery as instructed.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after surgery, requiring blood transfusions.
- Risk of infection at the surgical site or of the device itself.
- Blood clots (thromboembolism) which can lead to stroke or device malfunction.
- Device malfunction or failure, which is a medical emergency.
- Right heart failure if the right ventricle cannot keep up with the supported left ventricle.
- Kidney or other organ dysfunction related to the surgery or heart failure.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the ICU for several days, followed by a stay in a specialized cardiac unit.
- Learning to manage the VAD equipment, including its external controller and power sources.
- Intensive rehabilitation (cardiac rehab) to regain strength and endurance.
- Lifelong commitment to blood-thinning (anticoagulant) medication to prevent clots.
- Regular follow-up visits with the cardiology/VAD team for device monitoring and management.
- Adherence to strict hygiene and equipment care protocols to prevent infection.
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Typical hospital stay:
14-30 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for initial recovery; long-term lifestyle adaptation is ongoing
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering ventricular assist device in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for ventricular assist device 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 ventricular assist device. 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 ventricular assist device compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 27,529 – USD 66,070 | 14-30 days | ~ 3-6 months for initial recovery; long-term lifestyle adaptation is ongoing | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 204,891 – USD 491,737 | 14-30 days | ~ 3-6 months for initial recovery; long-term lifestyle adaptation is ongoing | Know More |
Top hospitals for Ventricular Assist Device in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing ventricular assist device.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Emma Shah, a 58-year-old high school...
Emma Shah, a 58-year-old high school biology teacher and avid gardener, began experiencing profound fatigue and shortness of breath while tending to her roses. Her condition, diagnosed as ischemic cardiomyopathy after a 'widow-maker' heart attack five years prior, had been managed with medication. However, over six months, her symptoms worsened to the point where she could no longer climb a single flight of stairs without gasping for air. Her cardiologist, Dr. Chen, explained that her heart function had deteriorated to a dangerous 15% ejection fraction. With no suitable donor hearts available for transplant, he recommended a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) as a 'bridge to transplant' to sustain her life and restore her energy while she waited. The surgery was intense, but successful. After a month in the hospital learning to manage the LVAD's external controller and batteries, Emma returned home. While adjusting to the constant hum of the device and its lifestyle restrictions was challenging, the outcome was transformative. Her energy returned, allowing her to return to part-time teaching and her garden. Emotionally, she moved from a state of despair and feeling like a burden to her family to one of profound gratitude and cautious optimism, viewing the LVAD not as a limitation, but as a second chance at life while she waits for her new heart.
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