Key planning information for transmyocardial revascularization in South Africa.
1–2 hrsProcedure time
4–7 daysHospital stay
3 hospitalsList transmyocardial revascularization
Transmyocardial Revascularization in South Africa is priced per case at 3 hospitals. The operation takes 1 to 2 hours, with 4 to 7 days in hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Hospitals and clinics offering Transmyocardial Revascularization in South Africa
Transmyocardial Revascularization is listed by 3 hospitals in South Africa. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
Life Healthcare is a leading private hospital operator in South Africa and primarily serves the market for privately insured individuals, representing approximately eight million people. The group provides mainly acute care, high technology private hospital services.
PricesTransmyocardial Revascularization upon request
The extensive hospital network includes 64 hospitals (of which 57 are majority owned by Life Healthcare and another seven in which the group holds substantial minority ownership), providing a range of healthcare services throughout South Africa.
PricesTransmyocardial Revascularization upon request
What is TMR (Transmyocardial Revascularization)?
Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR) is a surgical procedure performed in the treatment of stable angina that cannot be treated with medication. TMR is used as a treatment only if conventional treatments like angioplasty or bypass surgery cannot be performed. Laser is used during the procedure to make channels in the left ventricle of the heart.
How is TMR Performed?
An antibacterial solution is applied on the left side of the chest.
A sedative is given through an intravenous line.
Electrocardiogram is performed to monitor the heart rate and blood pressure.
Once the anesthesia is administered, an incision is made on the left side of the chest.
Channels of about one millimeter in size are made in the left ventricle with the help of a special laser.
Bleeding of the channels is stopped by pressing on them gently.
How to Prepare for TMR?
The patient’s medical condition is reviewed by the doctor.
Cardiac catheterization is performed to view the coronary arteries and any blockages.
Echocardiogram is performed.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is performed to evaluate the function of the heart.
Other tests like Dobutamine Echocardiography and Cardiac MRI are also performed.
About Transmyocardial Revascularization
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
1 to 2 hours
Days admitted
4 to 7 days
Anesthesia
General Anesthesia
Recovery
- A complete recovery may take about three months.
- Some patient may experience immediate relief after TMR.
- The patient may still be required to take medications after TMR to improve blood flow.
- The patient should refrain from strenuous activities.
- Specific activity guidelines are given to the patient.
- The patient may need to undergo a cardiac rehabilitation program to help in recovery.
- The patient needs to meet the cardiologist frequently for follow up visits to monitor the progress after the TMR.
Hospital Group
Hospital Group
Private Hospital