Here are some of the reasons why Indiais a preferred medical tourism destination, particularly for best heart treatment in India:

• Whether its bypass surgery, angioplasty, valve surgery or minimally invasive surgeries, people trust our top heart surgeon in India for their heart treatment.
• Indian hospitals are well equipped with most advanced instruments that are run by highly experienced and skilled staff so that you get accurate diagnosis for treatment.
• Cost of treatment is much cheaper than western countries, that too without any compromise with the quality of treatment. The cost of heart surgery here is at least 60 to 70 per cent lesser as compared to other developed countries.
• Zero waiting time for surgery is also an important factor that leads to increasing footfall from across the globe.
• India has a plethora of options when it comes to super specialised cardiac care. There are cardiac hospitals that exclusively treat patients with all sorts of cardiac ailments under one roof.
• Paediatric cardiac surgery is considered to be very complex branch of cardiology as operating upon small children needs great expertise. And our paediatric cardiac surgeons have decades of experience in handling cases of correction of congenital heart abnormalities.
• Indian hospitals have dedicated international patient care services team that is specially trained in taking care of the needs of patients coming from outside India. Right from receiving them from airport till sending them back to their home country after treatment completion is taken care by this team. They are available round-the-clock for any kind of assistance.
• These hospitals also have language translators who are qualified interpreters in all major languages. This ensures that you do not face any problem as far as your local language is concerned. We do not let this become a barrier in your medical journey to India. Besides this, hospital staff also speaks fluent English.
• We provide international cuisine during hospital stay. The menu is decided as per your taste, but also in discussion with your treating doctor and dietician.
• Most importantly, the infection control measures followed by our internationally accredited hospitals ensures that you stay away from any kind of hospital borne infection.
• All major hospitals visited by international patients are JCI accredited, which is considered to be a seal of approval as far as patient safety and quality of healthcare is concerned. They are known for creating and sustaining patient-friendly environment.
• The journey of best heart treatment in India does not end with the completion of treatment, rather our team stays connected with each and every patient even after they go back to their home countries. We are reachable anytime for all kinds of assistance.

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• It is essential to explore about the hospital and get reviews from various resources. It is through the experiences of others that you will be able to confidently choose the best hospital for heart surgery in India.
• Knowing about the experience, specialisation and qualification of the doctor you choose for your heart treatment is also important. There are a number of top heart surgeon in India who have successfully treated millions of patients with most complex heart ailments.
• Location and infrastructure of the hospital are also important factors. A modern-day hospital will not only be clean but also fully equipped with most advanced technology and expert hands to operate them, so that your diagnosis is accurate and treatment is painless.
• Other factors like distance of hospital from airport, availability of language translators, easy access to blood banks, international cuisines, availability of round-the-clock pharmacy within or around the hospital premises, etc.

You should also be aware about various kinds of heart treatments that are performed by our team of best heart surgeon in India:

• Coronary Angiogram
  This is a diagnostic procedure performed to detect blockages in coronary arteries. It involves x-ray imaging to see where and how much blockage is there in the arteries. Based on the results, decision regarding further interventions like coronary angioplasty, CABG or medical management is taken.
• Coronary Stenting/PTCA/Angioplasty
  This procedure is used to open blocked arteries by either permanently placing stent (a tiny wire mesh tube) in the artery or temporarily inserting and inflating a small balloon in the blocked artery so that it gets wide opened.
• Bypass Surgery
  A surgical procedure that can either be open heart or minimally invasive in order to restore normal blood flow to the blocked coronary artery. During the surgery, a blood vessel is taken from the legs, arms or chest of the patient and used as a graft to bypass the blocked area of diseased artery.
• Valve Replacement
  Heart valve surgery is performed to replace diseased valve in cases of mitral regurgitation or atrial stenosis. Various surgical options for this procedure include – tissue valve, mechanical valve surgery, Ross procedure and TAVI/TAVR procedure.
• EP Study
  A minimally invasive procedure done to study the electrical conduction system of heart, particularly in cases of abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia). It helps in detecting the location from where the arrhythmia is coming from and do the needful treatment.
• RF Ablation
  This helps in treating arrhythmia by the use of radiofrequency energy to destroy the heart tissues that cause irregular heartbeats. It does so without damaging nearby/other healthy tissues of the heart. It helps in treating conditions like atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter or SVT (supraventricular tachycardia).
• Pacemaker Implantation
  It involves placement of a small electronic device in the patient’s chest (beneath the collar bone) in order to treat/regulate the problems related to electrical system of the heart.
• Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
  Treatment of children with congenital heart defect is also done at some of the best hospital for heart surgery in India. They are very well equipped to take care of children with defects like hole in the heart, valve disease, etc.

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Heart Care in India is also popular because of the cost-effectiveness and professionalism with which we handle patients here. Not only medical facilities but our support services are also exceptional. We are available round-the-clock for assistance during your stay in India. Each of our best heart surgeon in India is adept in handling most complex cardiac cases. They also provide detailed counselling and discuss treatment plan with patient and family before scheduling the surgery. Regular medical updates are also provided during the course of treatment.

Mentioned below is the list of services related to treatment of cardiac diseases:

• Besides the basic tests like blood investigations, chest x-ray and ECG, we have a wide range of advanced techniques for diagnosing your cardiac ailment. For example – Cardiac MRI, CT scan, 3D echocardiography, Coronary Angiography, etc. Use of high-end equipment operated by skilled technical staff helps in accurate diagnosis.
• Coronary Angioplasty: Procedure used for widening narrowed or blocked arteries. A tiny balloon is inserted and inflated at the clogged area to help in clearing the path for blood flow.
• Device Implantation – Problem ofirregular heartbeat is treated by putting a battery-powered device under the skin to help in regulating the heartbeat.
• Valve Repair/Replacement Surgery – Any of the four heart valves can get diseased due to aging or infection or as a birth defect. These are either repaired or replaced using mechanical or tissue valve. Mechanical valves are made of strong durable material like titanium or carbon. Whereas, tissue valves are made from animal or human tissues.
• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting – Surgical intervention in which a bypass is created for treating coronary artery disease. Graft for the same is taken from patient’s own body, either from arms, legs or chest. It is one of the most commonly performed cardiac surgeries in India.
• Heart Transplant – For patients who suffer from heart failure and need transplant, India is amongst the top choices. Due to the excellent quality of heart care in India, the success rate of heart transplants is quite high. During the procedure, patient’s diseased heart is replaced by a healthy donor heart. The heart is normally donated by someone who is brain-dead but still kept on life support.
• Paediatric Cardiac Surgeries – Correction of congenital heart defects like ASD, VSD, TOF, PDA, valve disease, etc. has successfully been done by our globally renowned paediatric cardiac surgeons. Surgical interventions for congenital heart defects include – ASD/VSD repair, Coarctation of the aorta repair, Fontan Operation, Ross procedure, Valve repair/replacement, TOF repair, Truncus Arteriosus Repair, etc. And catheterisation interventions include – ASD transcatheter Closure, PDA coil embolization, balloon septostomy, and PFO transcatheter occlusion.

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