Cardiac Check-Up in Turkey
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally. A comprehensive cardiac check-up can identify risk factors and early signs of heart disease before symptoms appear. Turkey's cardiology centres offer thorough heart screening programmes.
What Is Included
- Resting ECG: Detects heart rhythm abnormalities
- Exercise Stress Test: Evaluates heart function under exertion
- Echocardiogram: Ultrasound imaging of heart structure and function
- Holter Monitor: 24-hour heart rhythm recording
- Coronary Calcium Score: CT scan measuring calcium in coronary arteries
- Blood Tests: Cholesterol, triglycerides, CRP, troponin, BNP
Who Should Get a Cardiac Check-Up?
Recommended for anyone over 40, those with family history of heart disease, smokers, people with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or those experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat.
Cardiac check-up packages in Turkey cost £300-£800, compared to £800-£2,000 in the UK.