Heart Surgery in India: Adult & Pediatric Cardiac Care

Why patients choose India for heart surgery

India has become an important destination for international patients seeking advanced and affordable cardiac care. Leading hospitals provide specialised heart treatment for adults, children and newborns, supported by experienced cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, pediatric cardiac specialists, advanced technology and multidisciplinary medical teams.

For patients travelling from Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and other regions, choosing the right cardiac hospital and specialist is an important decision. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve medication, minimally invasive procedures, catheter-based interventions or open-heart surgery.

• Experienced cardiac surgeons and cardiologists
• Specialised pediatric cardiac teams
• Advanced cardiac diagnostic facilities
• Modern cardiac surgery departments and intensive care
• Comprehensive postoperative care
• Treatment options for complex heart conditions
• Competitive treatment costs compared with many countries
• Dedicated international patient services

Adult heart surgery in India

Adult cardiac surgery is performed for a wide range of heart conditions. The appropriate procedure depends on the patient's diagnosis, symptoms, test results, age, overall health and the recommendations of the cardiac team.

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), commonly known as bypass surgery, may be recommended for patients with significant coronary artery disease. It improves blood flow to the heart muscle by creating alternative pathways around blocked or narrowed coronary arteries.

Patients with damaged or diseased heart valves may require valve repair or replacement, and specialised cardiac and vascular teams also treat diseases of the aorta such as aneurysms and other complex aortic conditions. Some patients born with congenital heart defects continue to need specialised care as adults through dedicated adult congenital heart programmes.

• Mitral valve repair or replacement
• Aortic valve replacement
• Tricuspid valve surgery and pulmonary valve procedures
• Minimally invasive valve surgery in selected patients
• Structural heart and catheter-based cardiac interventions
• Arrhythmia procedures, pacemaker and ICD implantation
• Advanced heart failure treatment
• Mechanical circulatory support in selected patients

Pediatric heart surgery in India

India has several specialised pediatric cardiac centres treating children with congenital and acquired heart conditions. Pediatric cardiac surgery may be required in newborns, infants, children and adolescents depending on the type and severity of the heart condition.

The treatment required depends on the child's age, weight, anatomy, symptoms and a detailed cardiac evaluation, including echocardiography and, in some cases, CT angiography or cardiac catheterisation.

• Atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD)
• Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
• Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
• Coarctation of the aorta
• Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)
• Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC)
• Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD)
• Pulmonary stenosis and aortic stenosis
• Complex and single-ventricle congenital heart disease

Surgery for newborns and infants

Some congenital heart conditions require treatment shortly after birth. These cases may need specialised neonatal cardiac surgery, a dedicated pediatric cardiac intensive care unit and a full multidisciplinary team.

International families seeking treatment for a newborn or infant should share all available medical records and diagnostic reports with the hospital before travelling, whenever possible, so the team can plan admission and any emergency steps in advance.

Advanced cardiac treatment options

Depending on the patient's condition and eligibility, Indian cardiac centres may offer minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic-assisted procedures, transcatheter interventions, advanced valve procedures, electrophysiology services and mechanical circulatory support.

Not every treatment is appropriate for every patient. The final treatment decision should always be made by the treating cardiac team after reviewing the patient's medical condition and diagnostic investigations.

Cost of heart surgery in India

The cost of heart surgery in India varies according to the diagnosis, procedure, hospital, surgeon, room category, medical complexity and length of hospital stay. International patients should request a personalised estimate after their medical reports have been reviewed by the hospital or cardiac specialist.

• Surgeon and specialist fees
• Hospital, operation theatre and anaesthesia charges
• ICU stay and room charges
• Medicines, medical supplies and diagnostic investigations
• Postoperative care and follow-up consultations

How to plan your treatment journey, step by step

Healnexa Healthcare can help international patients coordinate their medical journey in India from the first report review through to follow-up after returning home.

• Step 1 — Share medical reports: echocardiography, ECG, CT angiography, catheterisation reports, blood tests, previous surgery reports and discharge summaries.
• Step 2 — Medical opinion: records are coordinated with an appropriate cardiologist or cardiac surgeon for evaluation.
• Step 3 — Treatment plan: the specialist may advise further investigations, surgery, interventional treatment or medical management.
• Step 4 — Treatment estimate: the hospital provides an estimated cost based on the proposed procedure.
• Step 5 — Travel and medical visa: documentation is arranged according to applicable Indian regulations.
• Step 6 — Airport pickup, accommodation and transportation for the patient and accompanying family.
• Step 7 — Hospital admission and treatment under the supervision of the cardiac team.
• Step 8 — Recovery and follow-up, including coordination after returning to your home country.

How Healnexa supports heart patients

Travelling abroad for heart surgery can be stressful. Our role is to simplify the process by coordinating healthcare and travel-related services in India, before arrival, during hospital treatment and throughout the stay.

Whether the patient is an adult requiring bypass or valve surgery or a child requiring congenital heart surgery, our team helps coordinate the appropriate medical pathway based on the patient's requirements.

• Cardiac hospital coordination and specialist appointments
• Pediatric cardiac specialist coordination
• Medical opinion and treatment estimate assistance
• Medical visa assistance and airport pickup
• Accommodation, transportation and interpreter support
• Hospital admission coordination and assistance during the stay
• Follow-up coordination after discharge

Start your heart treatment journey

If you or your child has been advised to undergo heart surgery and you are considering treatment in India, share your medical reports with Healnexa Healthcare on WhatsApp or by email. Our team can help coordinate a suitable cardiac hospital or specialist, obtain a medical opinion and assist with the arrangements required for your journey.

Medical treatment decisions must be made by qualified cardiac specialists after reviewing the patient's complete medical history and diagnostic reports. Treatment recommendations, costs and outcomes vary depending on individual patient circumstances.