Heart Transplant Treatment in India
About Heart Transplant
Key Highlights
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Offers a chance for a significantly extended lifespan for patients with end-stage heart failure.Can dramatically improve quality of life, energy levels, and functional capacity.Provides a definitive treatment option when all other medical and surgical therapies have failed.Performed by highly specialized cardiac transplant surgeons in accredited medical centers.Involves a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive pre- and post-operative care.
Who is this surgery for?
- End-stage heart failure from coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, or congenital heart defects.
- Severe heart failure with a very low ejection fraction (pumping ability) despite optimal medical therapy.
- Life-threatening heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) not controllable by other means.
- Failed previous heart surgeries or interventions with no other viable options.
- Certain inoperable heart valve diseases leading to progressive heart failure.
How to prepare
- Extensive medical evaluation including cardiac catheterization, blood tests, and imaging scans.
- Psychological and social assessment to ensure readiness for the lifelong commitment post-transplant.
- Placement on a national organ transplant waiting list after meeting strict criteria.
- Optimization of overall health, including managing other conditions like diabetes or infections.
- Pre-operative counseling and education for the patient and family about the procedure and recovery.
- Immediate preparation upon donor heart availability, including fasting and pre-operative medications.
Risks & possible complications
- Organ rejection, where the body's immune system attacks the new heart.
- Infection due to immunosuppressive medications that lower the body's defenses.
- Side effects from long-term immunosuppressants, such as kidney damage, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
- Increased risk of certain cancers, particularly skin cancer and lymphoma.
- Surgical risks including bleeding, blood clots, stroke, and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Coronary allograft vasculopathy, a form of accelerated artery disease in the new heart.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the Cardiac ICU for close monitoring of heart function and vital signs.
- Gradual mobilization and initiation of a cardiac rehabilitation program.
- Lifelong regimen of immunosuppressive medications to prevent rejection, requiring strict adherence.
- Frequent follow-up visits, biopsies, and tests to monitor for rejection and medication side effects.
- Lifestyle modifications including a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise as tolerated, and infection prevention strategies.
- Ongoing psychological support to adapt to life post-transplant and manage the chronic nature of care.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-4 weeks
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for initial recovery; lifelong follow-up
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering heart transplant in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for heart transplant 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 heart transplant. 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 heart transplant compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Heart Transplant in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing heart transplant.
Hyderabad, India
20 Doctors
Emma Singh, a 42-year-old high school...
Emma Singh, a 42-year-old high school biology teacher and mother of two young children, had always been active. Her life changed when a severe viral infection two years prior triggered dilated cardiomyopathy. Despite maximal medical therapy, her heart function continued to decline. She began experiencing debilitating fatigue, shortness of breath even while resting, and frequent episodes of fluid retention. Her cardiologist, Dr. Chen, explained that her heart was failing and could no longer support her body's needs. A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) was implanted as a bridge, but after 14 months, her condition worsened, and she was listed for a transplant. The wait was agonizing, filled with hope and fear for her family. After 3 months, the call came. The surgery was long but successful. Her recovery in the ICU was challenging, with moments of pain and disorientation, but she was bolstered by her family's presence. A year post-transplant, Emma is back teaching part-time, able to play with her children, and cherishes each day with profound gratitude. Her emotional journey moved from the despair of a life slipping away to a fierce determination to honor her donor's gift by living fully.
Cardiac surgeons for Heart Transplant
Explore experienced cardiac surgeons who regularly perform heart transplant 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
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore