Cardiac Surgery

This content has been prepared for informational purposes to protect public health, in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey and medical ethical rules. It does not provide any diagnosis, treatment guarantees, or specific medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for the most accurate information. End-stage heart failure is an advanced condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. Modern medicine offers two important weapons against this serious disease: heart transplant and LVAD (left ventricular assist device). This comprehensive guide examines the details of both treatment methods, who they are suitable for, success rates, risks, and their effects on patients’ quality of life. Heart Transplant & LVAD: Hope in End-Stage Heart Failure # End-stage heart failure is a condition where the heart’s pumping function is severely impaired, patients have difficulty performing daily activities, quality of life is significantly reduced, and life expectancy is shortened. Traditional medication therapies and lifestyle changes are insufficient at this stage. Fortunately, heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support devices (especially LVAD) offer life-saving options for these patients.

This content has been prepared for informational purposes to protect public health, in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey and medical ethical rules. It does not provide any diagnosis, treatment guarantees, or specific medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for the most accurate information. LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) is a mechanical device that supports or completely takes over the heart’s pumping function in advanced heart failure. It is used as bridge therapy in patients waiting for heart transplant or as permanent treatment in patients not suitable for transplant. In this guide, we detail how LVAD works, who it is applied to, and how it affects daily life. What is LVAD? # LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) is a mechanical device that takes blood from the left ventricle and pumps it to the aorta. It helps provide adequate blood flow to the body by reducing the load on the weakened heart.

This content has been prepared for informational purposes to protect public health, in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey and medical ethical rules. It does not provide any diagnosis, treatment guarantees, or specific medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for the most accurate information. Heart bypass surgery is a surgical procedure that provides blood flow to the heart muscle by creating a new vessel pathway around blocked coronary arteries. In this comprehensive guide, we detail how CABG surgery is performed, who it is applied to, the risks, and the recovery process. What is Heart Bypass? # Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is creating a new vessel pathway around blocked or severely stenosed coronary arteries. Blood vessels taken from other parts of the body are used to carry blood beyond the blockage.

This content has been prepared for informational purposes to protect public health, in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey and medical ethical rules. It does not provide any diagnosis, treatment guarantees, or specific medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for the most accurate information. Heart transplant is a life-saving surgical procedure performed in end-stage heart failure. This method, used when all treatment options are exhausted, offers a new chance at life for many patients. In this guide, we detail the heart transplant process, waiting list, post-surgery life, and important considerations. What is Heart Transplant? # Heart transplant (cardiac transplantation) is removing the diseased heart and replacing it with a healthy heart from a brain-dead donor. It is the last resort treatment in end-stage heart failure when other treatments are insufficient.