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Bayindir Healthcare Group is a premier healthcare facility in Turkey that has world-class infrastructure and modern technology to provide a wide range of cardiac procedures, such as PDA closure. The hospital strives to offer a unique patient experience through its top-notch facilities and effective diagnosis and treatment approaches. Bayindir Healthcare Group has handled the most complicated cases of PDA closure efficiently through its highly experienced experts who are skilled to understand the case properly before proceeding with the procedure. They study the case thoroughly, discuss with other departments and carry out a series of tests to know more about the case. These all help them to choose the best suited treatment option. Catheter-based surgery is mostly used at the hospital as it is a less invasive technique and leads to speedy recovery. Dr. Erdem Dike and Dr. Anar Mammadli are renowned cardiologists at Bayindir Healthcare Group who have performed a record PDA closure. The hospital also has effective rehabilitation programs to assist patients after surgery.
Johannesburg, South Africa
| Speciality | Cardiac Sciences |
| Procedure | PDA Closure |
| Success Rate | 95-98% |
| Recovery Time | 1-2 weeks |
| Treatment Time | 1-2 hours |
| Chances of Recurrence | 1% |
A PDA closure procedure is used to seal a persistent gap between the two main blood vessels emerging from the heart. It typically shuts down soon after birth. If it remains open, it is known as a patent ductus arteriosus. The doctors can close this opening with a catheter and a plug. It is a minimally invasive procedure. However, in some cases, open heart surgery may be advised. A surgeon makes a small cut between the ribs to reach the child's heart during open heart surgery. The opening is closed with stitches or clips.
PDA closure is a typical procedure performed to correct a condition known as patient ductus arteriosus. It is a congenital heart defect that causes symptoms like:
After a PDA closure, it only takes one week for the patient to get back to their normal routine. However, they may be advised to take certain precautions and take the prescribed medications afterward. Regular follow-ups are also advised.
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