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Open heart surgery in Austria: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

Why choose Austria for open heart surgery?

  • Accredited clinics: Clinics in Austria are recognized by the Österreichische Gesellschaft für Qualitätssicherung & Qualitätsmanagement in der Medizin GmbH (OEQMED). This ensures they adhere to international standards of care.
  • Latest technologies: They utilize techniques such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and devices like the HeartMate 3 LVAD. These innovations offer improved outcomes and reduced recovery times.
  • High success rates: Open heart surgeries in Austria have a success rate of 95% for coronary artery bypass grafting and valve repair procedures.
  • Expert surgeons: Leading cardiac surgeons, certified by the European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, have performed over 2,000 successful open heart surgeries. Their extensive experience and expertise are well-documented.

Access advanced open heart surgery solutions in trusted clinics .

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How Much Does Open heart surgery Cost in Austria?

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Discover the Best Open heart surgery Clinics in Austria: 1 Verified Option and Prices

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.

Open heart surgery Overview in Austria

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patients recommend -
85%
Surgery Time - 4 hours
Stay in the country - 14 days
Rehabilitation - 6 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
Requests processed - 3049
Bookimed fees - $0

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Miklos Pinter

36 years of experience

Dr. Miklos Pinter is a pediatrician with over 30 years of experience in pediatric ultrasound and cardiology. He is known for providing fast and effective care for both common and complex pediatric cases.

Dr. Pinter was Head of Emergency Medicine at Kinderherzzentrum-Linz. He founded the Children’s Health Center in Vienna. He also led the ultrasound and cardiology outpatient department at St. Pölten’s main hospital. For seven years, he managed the cardiology clinic at Linz’s Children’s Cardiology Center.

At Vienna Private Clinic, Dr. Pinter provides a full range of services. These include advanced heart diagnostics, ultrasound exams, blood and rapid tests, allergy skin testing, and breathing assessments. His clinic is set up for immediate and complete pediatric care.

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Marek Ehrlich

32 years of experience

Professor Marek Ehrlich is a cardiac surgeon at University Hospital Vienna. He has led the hospital’s aneurysm program since 2010. He graduated from the Medical University of Vienna and specializes in cardiac surgery. He has also trained internationally at Stanford, Birmingham, Houston, and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

Dr. Ehrlich has published over 100 scientific articles on aneurysm surgery. He has led research in neuroprotection and endovascular techniques. He has received several international awards for his work. Dr. Ehrlich often speaks at major global conferences. He is fluent in English and Polish.

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Daniel Zimpfer

17 years of experience

Professor Daniel Zimpfer is a cardiac and vascular surgeon with expertise in congenital heart diseases. He leads the Department of Surgery for Congenital Heart Diseases. Since 2012, he has also served as the medical director of the mechanical circulatory support program.

Dr. Zimpfer holds an MBA in Health from WU Vienna. He completed advanced surgical training at Harvard Medical School. He is a member of several national and international cardiovascular societies. He also serves on steering committees and reviews for leading journals in his field.

Reviews about Bookimed: Discover Patients' Insights

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Anonymous • Consultation with a heart surgeon
United Arab Emirates
Mar 3, 2020
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Hello. I just wanted to mention some of the things that happened, so that your team is in the loop of what your customers are going through. I was contacted by Dr. Sadeq, which was very pleasant to communicate with. Roman on the other hand, was not clear about anything from the beginning. Saying “don’t worry, it is okay.” After confirming the doctors, and sending all my medical files 2 weeks ahead of time, I came to realise that the doctors have no idea about my condition. I walked in to a confused doctor, not even knowing that I have heart failure. I saw this as quite unprofessional that they haven’t even had time to review my documents. Once the doctor asked for my files, Roman did not have them, and I was forced to give a brief summary of what happened. This made me feel that my case was of no interest or importance to the representative. After finally managing to see the surgeon, he said that was the only day he was available (March 2nd), and that he was flying for work elsewhere. He had asked me to come back on the 16th of March. I could not believe that, as I have paid for tickets, plus hotels for two people (my mother joining) for 10 days in Vienna, when the doctor is not even there to do the surgery I was supposed to do. Do you know what the costs are of this mishap? After that, we ended up seeing another cardiologist recommended by the cardio surgeon. He was great, but when we came back the next day for ROman’s set appointment, it turns out there was no appointment, and he “had to go” and left me to deal with the hospital. The communication with Roman was horrible. I was just waiting in the lobby for 3 days not knowing what will happen, what are the fees, and no warnings or consultations. Especially when an x-ray costs 2,500 euros, I would have appreciated an initial warning of the costs. Not just “come pay” style that he has. That is as much as the biopsy, which I will still have to do in the future. I have experience with companies like yours, but the unprofessionalism, lack of communication, and unorganisation is unprecedented. I am going out of my way just to clarify what my experience was with your team, with handling things. The hospital and doctors were great. It was just the missteps by Roman that was upsetting.
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I was not happy with Roman, the representative in Vienna due to many reasons. I have passed on my experience to Varvara.

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Our Open heart surgery Techniques: What Suits You Best?

When considering Open heart surgery, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:

Atrial Septal Defect Surgery

This procedure involves repairing a hole in the atrial septum to improve heart function and prevent complications.

Pros: Minimally invasive with a high success rate of 95%. Reduces the risk of heart failure and stroke.
Cons: Some patients may experience arrhythmias post-surgery. Requires hospital stay of 3-5 days.
Effectiveness: Success rate of 95% in closing the defect and improving heart function.
Duration: 2-4 hours
Recovery: 2-3 weeks
Best for: Patients with large atrial septal defects causing symptoms or heart enlargement.

Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery

This procedure corrects heart defects present from birth, improving oxygen flow and overall cardiac function.

Pros: Offers improved long-term survival rates, with over 90% of patients living into adulthood. Enhances quality of life significantly by alleviating symptoms like cyanosis and breathlessness.
Cons: Involves complex open-heart surgery, requiring extended recovery time. Potential complications include arrhythmias and residual heart defects.
Effectiveness: Success rate exceeds 95% in improving oxygen levels and heart function.
Duration: 3-6 hours
Recovery: 4-6 weeks
Best for: Infants and children with Tetralogy of Fallot, addressing four specific heart defects.

Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery

This cardiac operation involves repairing a hole in the septum between the heart's ventricles to improve blood flow and heart function.

Pros: High success rates with up to 95% effective in closing the defect. Minimally invasive options available, reducing recovery time.
Cons: Risks include potential for arrhythmias and the need for follow-up surgeries. Complications occur in about 5% of cases.
Effectiveness: 95% success rate in defect closure.
Duration: 3-6 hours
Recovery: 4-6 weeks
Best for: Congenital heart defects with a significant septal hole, improving oxygenation.