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Cardiology in Türkiye — TAVI, bypass and arrhythmology by surgeons with 5 000+ procedures.

Hybrid OR, 3D rotational angiography, complete pathway from diagnostics to rehab.

What you get
  • Cardiac team tumour board prepared before your arrival
  • Hybrid operating rooms with intra-operative angiography
  • A coordinator at every consult and ward round
4 hospitals · 9 cardiology professors · 24/7 ECMO
SECOND OPINION ONLINE

Second opinion from a cardiac surgeon — within 48 hours, free of charge

We review your echocardiography, coronary angiography and lab work; the professor returns a written opinion on tactics (stent / bypass / TAVI).

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Upload your discharge summary
Discharge summaries, CT/MRI discs (DICOM), histology slides if available. Up to 200 MB.
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Coordinator reviews
Selects 2–3 professors matched to your diagnosis and stage. Sends them your records.
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Video consultation
The professor responds online — review of histology, protocol, travel plan if needed.
What to send
  • Discharge summaries from inpatient / outpatient care
  • CT or MRI — original DICOM discs
  • Histology report (if available)
  • Slides or blocks for review (optional)
  • Current therapy list
Request a second opinion
Free. Confidential. Anna Moroz reads every request personally.
8 PROCEDURES

What we treat in cardiology

Full scope of cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology in JCI hospitals across Istanbul and Antalya.

TREATMENT METHODS

Treatment methods in cardiology

Aligned with ESC and AHA/ACC standards. Decisions are made by the cardiac team — cardiologist + surgeon + anaesthetist.

Coronary artery bypass (CABG)
On-pump and off-pump (without CPB). Multi-vessel grafting using LIMA.
4 clinics
TAVI
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement for high-risk patients.
3 clinics
Stenting (PCI)
Drug-eluting stents, OCT and FFR for the optimal result.
4 clinics
Arrhythmology / RFA
Radiofrequency and cryo ablation, ICD/CRT implantation.
3 clinics
Valve surgery
Mini-thoracotomy, biological and mechanical prostheses.
4 clinics
Aortic surgery
Ascending aorta replacement (Bentall), endovascular grafting (TEVAR/EVAR).
2 clinics
ECMO
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for critical conditions.
3 clinics
Cardiac rehab
Early supervised cardiac rehabilitation up to 6 weeks.
3 clinics
CARDIOLOGY · TEAM

Professors you get direct access to

Department heads at JCI hospitals in Türkiye. Direct contact, no middlemen.

Prof. Dr. Umuttan Doğan
Professor of Cardiology, private practice
Private practice, Antalya
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemal Kemaloğlu, MD
Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery
Memorial Antalya Hospital
Prof. Dr. Filiz Ekici
Professor at the Department of Paediatric Cardiology
Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya
Prof. Dr. Ömer Bayezid
Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery; Director of the Heart Transplant Programme
Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya
Prof. Dr. Ilhan Golbasi
Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Demir
Professor of Cardiology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Murathan Küçük, MD
Professor of Cardiology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. İbrahim Başarıcı, MD
Professor of Cardiology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Cengiz Türkay
Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Cengiz Ermis
Professor of Cardiology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yılmaz, MD
Professor of Cardiology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Aytül Belgi Yıldırım, MD
Head of Cardiology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ferit Onur Mutluer, MD
Associate Professor of Cardiology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Unal Guntekin
Professor of Cardiology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Assoc. Prof. MD. Ahmet Anıl Şahin
Associate Professor of Cardiology
İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Prof. Dr. Hasan Turhan, MD
Professor of Cardiology
İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bilge Erdoğan, MD
Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery
İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem İleri Doğan, MD
Associate Professor of Cardiology
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Didem Melis Öztaş, MD
Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Prof. MD. Mehmet Vefik Yazıcıoğlu
Professor of Cardiology (Interventional)
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Prof. MD. Murat Uğurlucan
Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Prof. Dr. Batur Gönenç Kanar
Professor of Cardiology · Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Prof. MD. Yelda Tayyareci
Professor of Cardiology
Liv Hospital Ulus
Prof. MD. Gökhan Ertaş
Professor of Cardiology
Liv Hospital Ulus
CLINICS

Clinics where treatment takes place

JCI-accredited hospitals with specialised departments and end-to-end support.

JCI GOLD SEAL
Akdeniz University Hospital

The largest university hospital in Türkiye’s Mediterranean region. 218,348 m² of floor area, 33 specialised departments, 1,267 beds, 8 buildings.…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir

A multidisciplinary Liv Hospital campus on the European side of Istanbul. Opened in December 2016. 60+ departments: cardiology, neurosurgery, oncology,…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

The sixth hospital of the Liv group. Robotic surgery with da Vinci SP Single Port, 3 Tesla MRI, PET/CT, Versa-HD…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
Liv Hospital Ulus

The flagship hospital of the Liv Hospital group in the upscale Ulus district. JCI accreditation and the first SRC certificate…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

The oncology centre of the Memorial network. 320 beds, 15 operating theatres (one hybrid), 49 ICU beds. Full cycle —…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
Memorial Antalya Hospital

Memorial Antalya is part of Türkiye’s first JCI-accredited medical group. 114 inpatient beds plus 18 observation beds, 4 ICUs (general,…

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DIAGNOSTICS

Full cardiac diagnostics

Coronary angiography, CT angiography, echocardiography, stress tests, Holter — completed within 1–2 days at one hospital.

Coronary angiography
Gold standard CAD diagnostics, via radial access.
1 day
Echocardiography (TTE)
Assessment of contractility, ejection fraction, valves.
30 min
CT angiography 256-slice
Non-invasive coronary tree assessment.
1 hour
Cardiac MRI 3T
Myocardium, fibrosis and congenital defects evaluation.
1 day
Stress test / treadmill
Exercise test to detect latent ischaemia.
2 hours
Holter ECG / 24h BP
Rhythm and blood pressure monitoring for arrhythmias and hypertension.
24–48 h
PRICE SNAPSHOT

Cardiac procedures pricing — Türkiye vs EU/USA

Final cost is determined by the medical board after reviewing documents. Prices are indicative.

Procedure Türkiye EU / USA Savings
Coronary artery bypass (CABG) $14 000 – 22 000 $80 000 – 150 000 −85%
TAVI $25 000 – 35 000 $60 000 – 110 000 −70%
Mitral valve replacement $15 000 – 22 000 $60 000 – 100 000 −78%
Coronary artery stenting $5 500 – 9 000 $30 000 – 60 000 −85%
RFA for arrhythmia $7 000 – 10 000 $25 000 – 50 000 −80%
ICD implantation $12 000 – 18 000 $45 000 – 80 000 −78%
EVAR (abdominal aortic aneurysm) $18 000 – 26 000 $60 000 – 100 000 −72%
The information on this page is for reference only and does not constitute a medical opinion.
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QUESTIONS

Frequently asked about Cardiology

Should I choose coronary bypass (CABG) or stenting (PCI) for multi-vessel disease?
The decision follows the SYNTAX score and ESC/EACTS guidelines. Low SYNTAX (≤22) usually favors PCI with drug-eluting stents; intermediate-to-high scores (≥23), left main disease, or diabetes with multi-vessel involvement favor CABG for better long-term survival. A Heart Team MDT at Memorial or Liv reviews your angiogram, LV function and comorbidities before recommending the optimal revascularization strategy.
Am I a candidate for TAVI instead of open aortic valve surgery?
TAVI candidacy is determined by the STS-PROM score, frailty index, anatomy on CT-angiography (annulus size, calcification, access route) and age. STS ≥4% or prohibitive surgical risk patients are clear TAVI candidates; intermediate and low-risk patients over 65-75 are increasingly offered TAVI per 2021 ESC/EACTS guidelines. Memorial Bahçelievler and Akdeniz perform balloon-expandable and self-expanding TAVI under conscious sedation.
How long is cardiac rehabilitation after CABG surgery?
Standard phase-II cardiac rehabilitation lasts 6-12 weeks with 24-36 supervised sessions, starting 2-4 weeks after discharge. Programs include monitored aerobic training, resistance work, risk-factor education and psychological support. Most international patients complete the inpatient phase (5-7 days) in Turkey, then continue phase-II at home with a tailored plan and remote follow-up from the operating cardiac surgeon.
What's the difference between ICD and CRT-D — which do I need?
An ICD prevents sudden cardiac death in patients with LVEF ≤35% and prior arrhythmia or high-risk cardiomyopathy. A CRT-D adds biventricular pacing and is indicated when LVEF ≤35%, NYHA II-IV symptoms and QRS ≥130 ms (especially LBBB morphology). Device choice follows ESC heart-failure guidelines after echocardiography, ECG and a full electrophysiology evaluation by a board-certified arrhythmologist.
What's the success rate of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation?
Pulmonary vein isolation by radiofrequency or cryoballoon ablation achieves 70-80% freedom from AF at 12 months for paroxysmal AF and 50-60% for persistent AF, with a 3-5% major complication rate. Memorial and Liv use 3D electroanatomical mapping (CARTO/EnSite) and contact-force catheters. Repeat ablation may be required in 20-30% of cases to maintain sinus rhythm.
Do I really need to take statins for life after a stent?
Yes. After PCI with drug-eluting stents, high-intensity statin therapy (atorvastatin 40-80 mg or rosuvastatin 20-40 mg) is recommended indefinitely to stabilize plaque, lower LDL-C below 55 mg/dL and reduce recurrent MI by 25-30% per ESC dyslipidemia guidelines. If LDL goals aren't met, ezetimibe or PCSK9 inhibitors are added. Stopping statins doubles your event risk within 12 months.
How often should I have echocardiography after heart surgery or a stent?
After CABG or valve surgery, transthoracic echocardiography is performed before discharge, at 1, 6 and 12 months, then annually. After PCI, echo is repeated at 6-12 months and yearly if LV function is normal; sooner if symptoms recur. Patients with prosthetic valves, reduced LVEF, or heart failure follow a 3-6 month schedule. We coordinate remote review of local echo studies with your Memorial/Liv cardiologist.
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