Congenital Heart Disease Treatment in India
About Congenital Heart Disease
Key Highlights
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Corrects structural heart defects present from birth to restore normal function.Can be life-saving and significantly improve quality of life and long-term prognosis.Includes a range of techniques, from minimally invasive to complex open-heart surgery.Performed by highly specialized pediatric and congenital heart surgeons.Aims to allow patients to lead more active, normal lives with reduced symptoms.
Who is this surgery for?
- Septal defects (holes in the heart) like Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) or Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD).
- Obstructive lesions such as coarctation of the aorta or pulmonary valve stenosis.
- Cyanotic heart diseases like Tetralogy of Fallot or Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Valve abnormalities that are severely narrowed (stenotic) or leaky (regurgitant).
- Complex single-ventricle defects requiring staged palliative surgeries (e.g., Fontan procedure).
- Defects causing significant symptoms like poor growth, breathing difficulty, or cyanosis (bluish skin).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic workup including echocardiogram, cardiac MRI, and cardiac catheterization.
- Detailed consultation with a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
- Pre-operative optimization of the patient's nutritional status and management of any infections.
- Discussion of the surgical plan, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes with the family.
- Fasting for a specified period before the surgery as instructed by the medical team.
- Pre-admission tests such as blood work, chest X-ray, and possibly blood typing for transfusion.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after surgery, which may require blood transfusion or re-operation.
- Infection at the surgical site or systemic infection (sepsis).
- Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) requiring medication or a pacemaker.
- Stroke or other neurological complications due to clots or air emboli.
- Kidney dysfunction or failure, often temporary.
- Reactions to anesthesia or medications.
- Need for re-operation or future interventions as the child grows.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in an intensive care unit (ICU) for close monitoring of heart function, breathing, and vital signs.
- Pain management with medications to ensure comfort.
- Gradual mobilization and initiation of feeding as tolerated.
- Detailed instructions on wound care, activity restrictions, and signs of infection to watch for at home.
- Lifelong follow-up with a pediatric or adult congenital cardiologist to monitor heart health.
- A structured cardiac rehabilitation program may be recommended for older children and adults.
- Medications such as blood thinners, heart failure drugs, or antibiotics may be prescribed.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-21 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks for initial recovery; full recovery may take several months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering congenital heart disease in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for congenital heart disease 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 congenital heart disease. 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 congenital heart disease compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 200 Thousand – 1.5 Million | 7-21 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial recovery; full recovery may take several months | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 700 Thousand – 5.25 Million | 7-21 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial recovery; full recovery may take several months | Know More |
Top hospitals for Congenital Heart Disease in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing congenital heart disease.
Hyderabad, India
20 Doctors
Emily Joshi, a 28-year-old graphic designer,...
Emily Joshi, a 28-year-old graphic designer, had known about her heart murmur since childhood but was told it was 'innocent.' Over the past two years, increasing fatigue, shortness of breath during her yoga practice, and episodes of dizziness began to disrupt her active life. A routine check-up with a new GP led to an echocardiogram, which revealed a previously undiagnosed Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) – a hole between the heart's upper chambers. Her cardiologist, Dr. Evans, explained that the defect was now causing a significant left-to-right shunt, enlarging her right heart and risking long-term pulmonary hypertension. He recommended a minimally invasive cardiac catheterization procedure to close the hole with a device. Emily was terrified; her heart felt like a ticking time bomb. The procedure itself was quick, and she was awake with sedation. The emotional relief she felt when the interventional cardiologist said 'device is deployed, seal is perfect' was immense. After an overnight hospital stay, she was home. Recovery involved taking it easy for a week. Now, six months later, her energy has returned fully, and she's back to her advanced yoga classes without a single dizzy spell. The anxiety of the unknown has been replaced by a profound gratitude for modern medicine and a newfound appreciation for her own resilience.
Cardiac surgeons for Congenital Heart Disease
Explore experienced cardiac surgeons who regularly perform congenital heart disease and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 31 Years Experience
- Pediatric Cardiac surgeon
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 37 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 30 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
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
- Cardiac surgeon
- 31 Years Experience
- 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
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore