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 USD 2,719 – USD 16,315 7-14 days ~ 6-12 weeks Know More
Turkey USD 20,131 – USD 120,788 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.

Manipal Hospital Siliguri

  • IconSiliguri, India
  • Icon30 Doctors

Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa

  • Iconvijayawada, India
  • Icon44 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar

  • IconBhubaneshwar, India
  • Icon55 Doctors

Miot Hospital Chennai

  • IconChennai, India
  • Icon250 Doctors

SIMS Hospital Vadapalani

  • IconChennai, India
  • Icon71 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Mukundapur

  • IconKolkata, India
  • Icon145 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram

  • IconBangalore, India
  • Icon105 Doctors

Medanta The Medicity

  • IconGurgaon, India
  • Icon900 Doctors

Nanavati Max Hospital

  • IconMumbai, India
  • Icon187 Doctors
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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. Dhanesh Kumar
  • 12 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Medanta Hospital Gurgaon

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Dr. Yadav Srinivasan
  • 11 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Tamil, Hindi
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02/Feb: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Miot Hospital Chennai

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Dr. Sanjeev Singh
  • 10 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Medanta Hospital Gurgaon

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Dr. Tej Kumar Varma K
  • 10 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Medanta Hospital Gurgaon

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Dr. Harikrishnan Nair
  • 9 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Medanta Hospital Gurgaon

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Dr. Udaynarayan Sarkar
  • 41 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Salt Lake

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Dr. Subhankar Bhattacharya
  • 46 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital EM Bypass

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Dr. Yugal K Mishra K
  • 42 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Dwarka

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Dr. Kunal Sarkar
  • 26 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital EM Bypass

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Dr. Niket Arora
  • 15 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital EM Bypass

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Dr. Rakesh Deshmane
  • 24 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Goa

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Dr. Sandip Sardar
  • 20 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Mukundapur

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Dr. Harish Raghavan
  • 33 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus KMC Hospital Mangalore

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Dr. Narendra V
  • 25 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Millers Road

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Dr. Madhav Kamath
  • 21 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus KMC Hospital Mangalore

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Dr. Arijit Datta
  • 25 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Mukundapur

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Dr. Murali Krishna
  • 16 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road

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Dr. Debmalya Saha
  • 9 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Dhakuria

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Dr. Kaushik Mukherjee
  • 16 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Dhakuria

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Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee
  • 38 Years Experience
  • Cardiac surgeon
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Dhakuria

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