Atelocardia Treatment in Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul, Turkey offers comprehensive care for atelocardia, also known as congenital heart disease. Diagnostic consultations typically start from $100, while treatment ranges from $15,500 for septal defect repair to $35,000–$45,000 for the Norwood procedure. A key factor is the 14-year expertise of pediatric cardiovascular surgeon, Prof. Dr. Emin Treli.

Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Defects

Accurate diagnosis guides the right treatment plan. The clinic offers several key tests.

• Pediatric Cardiologist Consultation: An initial assessment that may cost around $3,500.
• Imaging Studies: CT scans of the chest cost around $450. ECO cardiography and angiography are also available.
• Laboratory Tests: Basic blood tests like a complete blood count start from around $50.

Surgical Treatment Options

Prof. Dr. Emin Treli leads the surgical team. He has performed over 1,100 pediatric cardiac procedures. He is trained at Istanbul University. The hospital is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association. It maintains a 4.9 patient rating. Four main surgical approaches are offered.

• Septal Defect Repair (VSD/ASD): This surgery corrects holes in the heart's walls. The package is around $15,500. It includes 10 days of hospitalization with ICU stay, pre-op tests, airport transfers, and follow-up care.
• Blalock-Taussig Shunt: This palliative surgery improves lung blood flow. The treatment typically runs $20,000. The package provides 20 days of hospital care, including ICU services.
• Catheterization and Unifocalization: This combines a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure with surgery. The cost is around $22,000. It covers a 15-16 day hospital package.
• Norwood Procedure: This is a complex, open-heart surgery for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. The package may cost between $35,000 and $45,000. It includes an extensive 20-45 day hospitalization with ICU care.

All surgical packages cover doctor fees, hospital services, and ground transfers. Flights and accommodation outside the hospital are not included. Each treatment plan is tailored to the child's specific condition. To explore these options, patients can contact the hospital for a detailed consultation.