Learn about Surgery for Cardiac Failure Treatment in India — how it works, who it is for, recovery timelines, and what to expect before and after surgery. Compare hospitals and doctors experienced in Surgery for Cardiac Failure and request assistance for cost estimates or appointments.

About Surgery for Cardiac Failure

Surgery for cardiac failure, performed by cardiac surgeons, is a life-saving intervention for patients with advanced heart failure unresponsive to medications and other therapies. This category includes procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair or replacement, and ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation. The primary goal is to improve the heart's pumping efficiency, alleviate debilitating symptoms like severe shortness of breath and fatigue, and enhance the patient's quality of life and long-term survival. These complex surgeries are tailored to the underlying cause of heart failure, whether it's blocked arteries, leaky valves, or weakened heart muscle, and represent a critical step in advanced cardiac care.

Key Highlights

    Can significantly improve heart function and pumping capacity.Alleviates severe symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, and fluid retention.Enhances overall quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.Improves long-term survival rates for eligible patients.Offers a definitive treatment for structural heart problems causing failure.

Who is this surgery for?

  • Advanced heart failure (NYHA Class III or IV) not controlled with optimal medical therapy.
  • Severe coronary artery disease requiring bypass grafting (CABG).
  • Critical heart valve disease (stenosis or regurgitation) causing heart failure.
  • Selected cases of cardiomyopathy or congenital heart defects.
  • As a bridge to heart transplantation or as destination therapy with a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD).

How to prepare

  • Comprehensive cardiac evaluation including echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization, and blood tests.
  • Optimization of heart failure medications and management of other conditions like diabetes.
  • Pre-operative counseling to discuss the procedure, risks, and recovery expectations.
  • Fasting for 8-12 hours before surgery as instructed.
  • Discontinuation of certain blood-thinning medications as advised by the cardiologist.

Risks & possible complications

  • Bleeding, infection, or adverse reactions to anesthesia.
  • Blood clots leading to stroke, heart attack, or pulmonary embolism.
  • Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) requiring treatment.
  • Kidney dysfunction or failure.
  • Stroke, low cardiac output syndrome, or need for re-operation.

Recovery & hospital stay

  • Initial recovery in the ICU for 1-3 days for close monitoring.
  • Gradual mobilization and breathing exercises to prevent complications.
  • Strict adherence to a prescribed medication regimen, including diuretics and blood thinners.
  • Participation in a structured cardiac rehabilitation program.
  • Regular follow-up visits with the cardiac surgeon and cardiologist to monitor progress.
  • checked Typical hospital stay: 7-14 days
  • checked Expected recovery time: 6-12 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are considering surgery for cardiac failure in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.

Procedure cost in other countries

Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for surgery for cardiac failure compare across other countries where we have data.

Country Estimated cost range Typical stay Recovery time View details
India INR 250 Thousand – 1.5 Million 7-14 days ~ 6-12 weeks Know More
Turkey TRY 875 Thousand – 5.25 Million 7-14 days ~ 6-12 weeks Know More

Top hospitals for Surgery for Cardiac Failure in India

These partner hospitals in India have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing surgery for cardiac failure.

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Kamineni Hospital, King Koti

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Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa

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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur

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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram

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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur

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Miot Hospital Chennai

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Manipal Hospital Siliguri

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SIMS Hospital Vadapalani

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Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar

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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road

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PATIENT REVIEW

Aditya Gupta, a 58-year-old restaurant owner...

Aditya Gupta, a 58-year-old restaurant owner from Delhi, had always been the energetic heart of his family business. Over the past year, he noticed a profound decline in his stamina. Simple tasks like climbing stairs to his apartment left him gasping for breath. His ankles swelled, and he began waking up at night struggling to breathe. His family doctor diagnosed him with severe ischemic cardiomyopathy, a weakened heart muscle due to previously silent blockages. Despite maximum medication, his heart function continued to deteriorate. His cardiologist, Dr. Sharma, recommended a Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery to restore blood flow and hopefully improve his heart's pumping ability. Terrified of the idea of open-heart surgery, Aditya feared for his business and his role as provider. The surgery was long and complex, requiring a triple bypass. The immediate days in the ICU were a blur of pain and disorientation. However, within a week, he noticed the oppressive weight on his chest was gone. After a structured cardiac rehabilitation program, Aditya regained significant function. Six months post-op, he can walk briskly and manage the restaurant floor again, though he's learned to delegate more. The emotional journey was from a state of fearful resignation, feeling his body betray him, to one of profound gratitude and a more mindful approach to life, valuing each day with renewed vigor.

Cardiac surgeons for Surgery for Cardiac Failure

Explore experienced cardiac surgeons who regularly perform surgery for cardiac failure and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.

Dr. Robert Coelho
  • 31 Years Experience
  • Pediatric Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Tamil, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 900
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MediFyr Plus Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai

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Dr. Richard Saldanha
  • 37 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Tamil, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 900
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December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai

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Dr. Joseph Xavier
  • 30 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 450
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December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore

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Dr. Rohit Ravindra Tanga
  • 21 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 500
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December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore

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Dr. Arun V
  • 11 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 500
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore

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Dr. Vinod Subramanian
  • 13 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 450
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Salem, Salem

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Dr. Mukundan Seshadri
  • 31 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 800
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December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore

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Dr. Arun Veeram Reddy
  • 13 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 450
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December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore

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Dr. Murali Krishna
  • 15 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore

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Dr. NS Devananda
  • 30 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore

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Dr. Bhaskar B V
  • 16 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1000
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December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore

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Dr. Upendra Shenoy
  • 23 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 800
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December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore

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Dr. Srinivas Babu
  • 13 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 800
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December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada

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Dr. Umesh Nareppa
  • 23 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 650
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore

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Dr. Bashi V Velayudhan
  • 37 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi, Tamil
Consult Charge ₹ 500

MediFyr Plus SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai

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Dr. Rajkamal Vishnu
  • 8 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi, Tamil
Consult Charge ₹ 500

MediFyr Plus SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai

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Dr. A Mohammed Ibrahim
  • 11 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi, Tamil
Consult Charge ₹ 500

MediFyr Plus SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai

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Dr. Mohammed Idhrees
  • 17 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi, Tamil
Consult Charge ₹ 500

MediFyr Plus SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai

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Dr. Ashwin Kumar H
  • 11 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1090
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore

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Dr. Murali Krishna
  • 15 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 1500
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore

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