Atherosclerosis Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 5

Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul is JCI-accredited and offers advanced atherosclerosis care with technologies like Da Vinci Surgical System and Cyber Knives. Diagnostics start from around A$70 for an ECG, with CT scans from about A$560 and coronary angiography typically running A$1,190–1,400. Treatments include minimally invasive options like EVAR-TEVAR and TAVI, plus hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Packages generally cover diagnostics, physical exams, and interventional therapies, with average stays of 4 to 7 days at the modern cardiovascular centre.

Professor Gokhan Ertas leads the cardiology unit at Liv Hospital Ulus, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. He completed a research fellowship at the Thorax Center in Rotterdam and specialises in atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. Diagnostic heart scans, including CT coronary angiography and 3D echocardiography, help determine the next steps. Consultations may cost around A$200 and often include airport transfers and translation services. A chest MRI typically runs A$700–1,300, while a CT scan is around A$800–1,100. The clinic provides hotel-like comfort only 30 minutes from the airport.

Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok offers 24/7 emergency cardiac care with a 90-minute door-to-balloon time for atherosclerosis patients. Cardiologist or heart surgeon consultations start from around A$40. Diagnostics include CT scans from about A$450. Coronary angiography, which visualises arterial blockages, typically costs around A$2,900 to A$3,300 and includes angiographic imaging and local anaesthesia. The hospital also offers minimally invasive Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) for faster recovery. Bumrungrad holds JCI, GHA, and DNV-GL accreditations and supports Australians with interpreters, airport transfers, and visa services.

Estophia Hospital in Istanbul offers ECG diagnostics starting from around A$300 and CT scans for A$350–A$700, aiding thorough assessment of atherosclerosis. For a deeper health overview, Male Check-up packages may cost around A$1,000–1,400, with Premium Check-ups up to about A$2,800. The hospital has 87 doctors across 28 departments, providing multidisciplinary support, though no specific atherosclerosis surgeries or specialised treatments are currently offered.