Cardiac Arrest Treatment in India
About Cardiac Arrest
Key Highlights
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Immediate, direct access to the heart allows for highly effective resuscitation techniques like internal cardiac massage and defibrillation.Managed by a specialized team including cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perfusionists in a controlled environment.Rapid initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass (heart-lung machine) can sustain vital organ perfusion while the cause is addressed.Enables direct treatment of the surgical or anatomical cause of the arrest (e.g., graft occlusion, valve malfunction).Integrated monitoring and advanced life support are immediately available.
Who is this surgery for?
- Occurrence of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia during surgery.
- Profound bradycardia or asystole unresponsive to medication or pacing.
- Severe hemodynamic collapse due to surgical complications like massive bleeding or graft failure.
- Acute coronary artery occlusion or air embolism in the coronary arteries.
- Electrolyte imbalances (e.g., severe hyperkalemia) causing life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Failure to wean from cardiopulmonary bypass.
How to prepare
- Pre-operative optimization of the patient's cardiac and overall medical status.
- Ensuring full functionality of emergency equipment: internal defibrillator paddles, emergency drugs, and the heart-lung machine.
- Detailed surgical and anesthesia planning, including contingency protocols for arrest.
- Placement of advanced monitoring lines (arterial line, central venous line, transesophageal echocardiogram probe).
- Briefing of the entire surgical team on roles and responsibilities in case of an emergency.
Risks & possible complications
- Brain injury or hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy due to prolonged lack of blood flow.
- Myocardial stunning or irreversible heart muscle damage.
- Multi-organ failure (kidney, liver, lungs) from prolonged shock.
- Infection, particularly sternal wound infection post-resuscitation.
- Bleeding complications related to resuscitation efforts and use of blood thinners for bypass.
- Neurological deficits, stroke, or prolonged coma.
- Risk of not achieving return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Post-resuscitation, patient is typically transferred to the Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) for close monitoring.
- Management focuses on supporting heart function, optimizing organ perfusion, and controlling body temperature (therapeutic hypothermia may be considered).
- Neurological assessment is critical to evaluate for any brain injury.
- Extended mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic support with medications or devices (like IABP) are common.
- Gradual weaning from support systems as cardiac and other organ functions recover.
- Long-term cardiac rehabilitation and neurological follow-up are often necessary.
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Typical hospital stay:
14-30 days or more
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for initial recovery; long-term recovery can take up to a year or more
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering cardiac arrest in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for cardiac arrest in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform cardiac arrest. MediFyr helps you compare cardiac surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for cardiac arrest compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 500 Thousand – 2.5 Million | 14-30 days or more | ~ 3-6 months for initial recovery; long-term recovery can take up to a year or more | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 1.75 Million – 8.75 Million | 14-30 days or more | ~ 3-6 months for initial recovery; long-term recovery can take up to a year or more | Know More |
Top hospitals for Cardiac Arrest in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing cardiac arrest.
Hyderabad, India
20 Doctors
Ishaan Garcia, a 58-year-old high school...
Ishaan Garcia, a 58-year-old high school history teacher and father of three, had always been active but managed high blood pressure with medication. His life changed during a faculty basketball game when he suddenly collapsed, unresponsive. Bystander CPR was initiated immediately by a colleague, and paramedics arrived to find him in ventricular fibrillation. They delivered multiple defibrillations, restoring a pulse. At the hospital, an emergency cardiac catheterization revealed severe multi-vessel coronary artery disease. The cardiac surgeon recommended immediate Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery to restore blood flow and prevent another, potentially fatal, arrest. Ishaan underwent a quadruple bypass. The experience was a blur of fear for his family. Post-surgery, he faced a challenging but determined recovery in cardiac rehab, slowly rebuilding strength. Emotionally, he grappled with profound vulnerability and a 'second chance' mentality. He transformed his lifestyle, finding a new depth in his relationships and a quieter joy in teaching, though he sometimes felt anxious about his heart.
Cardiac surgeons for Cardiac Arrest
Explore experienced cardiac surgeons who regularly perform cardiac arrest and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 31 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 37 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 30 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 21 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
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- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 30 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 16 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 23 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore
- 13 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada
- 23 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 37 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 8 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 11 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 17 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore