Open heart surgery in Greece: Best Clinics and Costs 2024

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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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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.
Prices: Cost of Atrial septal defect surgery in Greece from $14000

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.
Prices: Cost of Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery in Greece from $16000

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.
Prices: Cost of Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery in Greece from $15000