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Coronary Artery Bypass

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in Turkey: World-Class Care You Can Trust What is Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery? Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart by bypassing blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. This life-saving procedure is often recommended for patients with severe coronary artery disease (CAD) who [...]

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Overview

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) at JCI-accredited Istanbul cardiac hospitals. On-pump and off-pump available. Internationally trained cardiac surgeons. Save up to €35,900 versus UK private.

Single / Double Bypass

One or two coronary arteries bypassed. Shorter procedure, faster recovery.

Triple / Quadruple

Three or four vessels bypassed in a single operation. Most common CABG type.

Off-Pump (Beating Heart)

Bypass without cardiopulmonary bypass machine. Reduced stroke risk for select patients.

LIMA / RIMA Graft

Internal mammary artery graft - gold standard for long-term bypass durability.

Redo / Re-Bypass

Revision surgery for failed or new blockages after previous CABG.

Hybrid CABG + Stent

LIMA bypass combined with PCI stenting for complex multi-vessel disease.

CABG Cost: Turkey vs UK vs Germany

All-inclusive: surgery, cardiac ICU, 7-night ward, anaesthesia, coordinator. 2025 data.

CABG Journey - What to Expect

Send coronary angiogram. Cardiac surgeon assesses and recommends bypass strategy.

Echo, lung function, blood panel. Can be done locally or on arrival in Turkey.

Arrive Istanbul. Check in to cardiac hospital. Meet surgical team day before operation.

Bypass procedure under general anaesthesia. Heart-lung machine or off-pump technique.

1-2 nights ICU monitoring. Step down to cardiac ward. Daily physio and walking.

Day 10-14. Medication plan, cardiac rehab referral, full discharge summary provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

CABG in Turkey costs €11,500-€21,500 all-inclusive - including surgery, cardiac ICU, anaesthesia, 7-night stay and airport transfers.

Most patients are discharged 7-10 days after CABG and fly home. Cardiac rehabilitation starts at 4-6 weeks. Full recovery takes 8-12 weeks.

Yes. Our Istanbul cardiac surgeons are experienced in beating-heart (off-pump) CABG, which reduces stroke risk for certain patients.

Yes. We arrange a remote second opinion from a Turkish consultant cardiologist on your angiogram results within 3-5 working days.

Heart Bypass in Turkey - From €11,500 All-Inclusive

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