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Cardiovascular Treatments
Coordinated Heart Care in Istanbul
Cardiovascular treatment planning requires much more than a single appointment. That is why Mapa Health focuses on bringing together report review, hospital selection, procedure planning, accommodation, and post-operative organization in one clear pathway for international patients.
Our cardiovascular care includes CABG surgery, coronary angioplasty and stenting, heart valve repair or replacement, and arrhythmia treatment / pacemaker or ICD implantation — all coordinated through a single dedicated team.
Why Istanbul Is a Trusted Destination for Cardiac Care
Turkey hosts more than 50 JCI-accredited cardiac surgery centers, many performing over 1,000 open-heart surgeries per year. Istanbul alone accounts for roughly half of Turkey's cardiac volume, with teams participating in international registries (STS, EuroSCORE). Package prices for CABG, TAVI and complex electrophysiology procedures are 40–70% lower than Western Europe or the United States, while the devices and imaging are identical: Edwards SAPIEN / Medtronic Evolut for TAVI, Abbott / Medtronic drug-eluting stents, Boston Scientific / St. Jude pacemakers and ICDs. Mapa Health partners only with Turkish Ministry of Health-licensed cardiac centers that meet AHA practice guidelines.
Every plan starts with a free case review of your ECG, echocardiogram and angiography report, returned with a written heart-team recommendation within 48 hours. No upsells on admission; no surprise catheter or consumable invoices.
Compare Cardiac Procedures: CABG vs PCI vs TAVI vs EP Ablation
Cardiac interventions are chosen by a heart team using evidence-based criteria — SYNTAX score for coronary disease, STS / EuroSCORE for surgical risk, LVEF and NYHA class for heart failure. Side-by-side comparison of the main procedures offered at our Istanbul partners:
| Procedure | Indication | Approach | Hospital Stay | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CABG | Multi-vessel coronary disease, diabetes | Sternotomy / off-pump / MIDCAB | 5–7 days | 6–12 weeks, cardiac rehab |
| Angioplasty & Stenting (PCI) | Single / double vessel disease, ACS | Radial catheter (preferred) | 1–2 days | 3–7 days |
| Surgical Valve | Severe stenosis/regurgitation, young/low-risk | Sternotomy or mini-thoracotomy | 5–7 days | 6–12 weeks |
| TAVI (transcatheter) | Severe aortic stenosis, high/intermediate surgical risk | Transfemoral catheter | 2–3 days | 1–2 weeks |
| EP Ablation / Pacemaker / ICD | AF, SVT, VT, brady-/tachy-arrhythmias | Femoral/jugular catheter + pectoral pocket | 1 day | 1 week |
Understanding the Main Cardiac Conditions
- Coronary artery disease (CAD): cholesterol plaques narrow coronary arteries. Single-vessel disease is usually PCI; multi-vessel or left-main disease often CABG (especially with diabetes).
- Valvular heart disease: aortic stenosis (most common in >65), mitral regurgitation, and bicuspid aortic valve. Choice between surgical repair/replacement and TAVI is guided by age, surgical risk and anatomy.
- Arrhythmias: atrial fibrillation (AF), supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), ventricular tachycardia (VT), AV blocks. Treated by EP ablation, pacemaker, or ICD depending on rhythm and ejection fraction.
- Heart failure (HF): reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) or preserved (HFpEF). CRT-D devices are indicated in selected HFrEF with wide QRS.
Pre-op Readiness: What to Send Before Travel
- ✔Recent ECG (within 30 days) and Holter if arrhythmia suspected.
- ✔Echocardiogram report with ejection fraction and valve measurements.
- ✔Coronary angiography DICOM files or report if available (improves heart-team review quality).
- ✔Full medication list (anticoagulants, antiplatelets, beta-blockers, statins, diuretics).
- ✔Comorbidities — diabetes, CKD, COPD, prior stroke — documented with latest labs.
What's Included in a Mapa Health Cardiac Package
Clinical Procedure
- ✔ Heart team case review
- ✔ Pre-op coronary CT / angiography
- ✔ Manufacturer-authorized devices (Edwards, Abbott, Medtronic, Boston Scientific)
- ✔ Cardiology + cardiac surgery + anesthesia team
- ✔ CCU / ICU monitoring as needed
- ✔ Post-op medications and anticoagulation plan
Travel & Stay
- ✔ Medical-escort airport transfer
- ✔ Hospital room with companion bed
- ✔ Post-discharge 5-star hotel recovery
- ✔ Multilingual medical coordinator
- ✔ Cardiac-friendly menu recommendations
- ✔ 12-month tele-cardiology follow-up
For detailed pricing, visit our cardiovascular treatment cost in Turkey page.
Why Choose Mapa Health for Your Cardiac Procedure in Istanbul
Mapa Health is a medical concierge that vets Istanbul's cardiac centers against strict criteria: Ministry of Health license, cardiac surgeon/electrophysiologist board certification, annual procedural volume, STS / ACC-NCDR registry participation, JCI infection-control audits, and documented outcomes. We coordinate the full journey, send a written heart-team recommendation before you commit, and stay reachable in your language for 12 months of cardiac follow-up.
- ✔Fixed all-inclusive price — devices + surgeon + CCU + anesthesia bundled.
- ✔Multidisciplinary heart team review for every complex case.
- ✔Multi-language tele-cardiology for 12 months post-discharge.
- ✔JCI-standard CCU / ICU and OR protocols.
- ✔ACC / AHA practice-guideline alignment across partner centers.
Ready for a heart team review? Request a free case review — most written recommendations are returned within 48 hours.
Important Planning Notes
Cardiovascular treatment decisions are highly individualized and depend on coronary anatomy, symptoms, heart function, and overall health status.
- ⚠ A remote report review is useful before making travel plans
- ⚠ Treatment timing depends on the urgency and complexity of the cardiac condition
- ⚠ Hospital stay and recovery length vary significantly between procedures
- ⚠ Cardiac patients may need companion support during travel and recovery
All cardiovascular cases should be reviewed by qualified cardiology and cardiovascular surgery teams before confirming treatment in Turkey.
How the Pathway Usually Works
Before travel
Reports such as angiography, echocardiography, and cardiology notes are reviewed remotely.
Arrival in Istanbul
Hospital testing, specialist review, and final treatment planning are completed.
Treatment and monitoring
The patient follows the hospital-based procedure and post-treatment observation pathway.
Pre-flight clearance
Discharge and travel-readiness are reviewed before returning home.
Who May Benefit From This Category?
✔Good Candidates
- Patients seeking structured review for a known cardiac diagnosis
- Those who already have cardiology reports and imaging to share
- International patients who want coordinated hospital planning in Istanbul
- Patients who value travel and recovery support alongside the medical pathway
✖Not Recommended For
- Patients without any recent medical information for specialist review
- Those seeking a fixed price before medical assessment
- Anyone delaying urgent emergency treatment for travel reasons
- Patients unwilling to follow the hospital recovery plan
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