Cardiology & Heart Treatment v2
$5k
Starting cost for bypass surgery in India
2–3 wks
Typical wait from inquiry to operation
~98%
CABG surgical success rate at top centres
Understanding heart disease
The heart is a muscle roughly the size of your fist. Its job is simple: pump blood around your body, every second of every day, for your entire life. To do this, it needs its own supply of blood — delivered through a network of arteries called the coronary arteries.
Heart disease is usually not one sudden event. It develops slowly over years. Fatty deposits called plaque build up inside the artery walls, gradually narrowing them. Less blood gets through. The heart works harder. Eventually, symptoms appear — or in the worst cases, an artery blocks completely and a heart attack occurs.
The good news: modern cardiac surgery and cardiology have made enormous advances. Procedures that once required weeks in hospital now send patients home in days. Blocked arteries can be opened without a single stitch. Damaged valves can be replaced through a cut the size of a finger. And when surgery is done well and followed up properly, most heart patients go on to live full, active lives for decades.
Why do people travel to India for heart treatment?
It's not just about cost — though the cost difference is significant enough to be life-changing for many families. A coronary bypass surgery that costs $80,000–$150,000 in the United States, or comes with a 9-month NHS waiting list in the UK, can be done in India for $5,000–$12,000 at a hospital with the same international accreditation and, in many cases, surgeons who trained at the same Western institutions.
For international patients, the practical experience is also smoother than most people expect. The hospitals in our network have dedicated international patient desks, English-speaking doctors and nurses, and coordinators who handle everything from visa letters to airport transfers to pre-departure check-ups before you fly home.
Cardiac treatments we facilitate
Each treatment below has its own page explaining exactly what the procedure involves, what to expect before and after, and a full cost breakdown. Click "View details" on any row to read more.
| TREATMENT | WHEN IT'S NEEDED | COST IN INDIA | STAY | RECOVERY | MORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CABG
Coronary Bypass Surgery
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Multiple blocked heart arteries, persistent chest pain, failed stent. | $5k–$12k | 5–7 days | 6–12 weeks | Details → |
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Heart Valve Replacement
Mechanical or biological valve
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Damaged, leaky, or stiffened aortic or mitral valve. | $7k–$15k | 5–7 days | 6–12 weeks | Details → |
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TAVR / TAVI
Keyhole valve replacement
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Severe aortic stenosis, especially in older or high-risk patients. | $18k–$35k | 1–3 days | 2–4 weeks | Details → |
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Angioplasty & Stent
PCI — no surgery required
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Single or few blocked arteries, angina, mild to moderate heart attack. | $3k–$8k | 1–2 days | 1–2 weeks | Details → |