Uremic Pericarditis Treatment in India
About Uremic Pericarditis
Key Highlights
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Life-saving intervention for cardiac tamponade, a critical complication.Definitively relieves pressure on the heart, restoring normal filling and pumping.Prevents recurrence of pericardial effusion in many cases.Can be performed via minimally invasive (pericardial window) or open surgical (pericardiectomy) approaches.Addresses the root cause of symptoms like severe chest pain and shortness of breath.
Who is this surgery for?
- Cardiac tamponade (fluid causing life-threatening heart compression).
- Large or recurrent pericardial effusions not responsive to dialysis or medical therapy.
- Constrictive pericarditis (scarring and stiffening of the pericardium) developing from chronic uremic pericarditis.
- Persistent severe symptoms like chest pain or hypotension despite optimal dialysis.
- Suspected purulent (infected) pericardial effusion.
How to prepare
- Urgent stabilization, which may include emergency dialysis to correct uremia and fluid balance.
- Comprehensive cardiac evaluation with echocardiogram (echo) to confirm tamponade or effusion size.
- Blood tests to assess kidney function, electrolyte levels, and coagulation status.
- Informed consent process explaining the risks and necessity of the surgery.
- Pre-operative anesthesia assessment and optimization of the patient's overall condition.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding and risk of requiring blood transfusion.
- Infection at the surgical site or within the chest (mediastinitis).
- Injury to the heart, lungs, or major blood vessels during surgery.
- Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias).
- Reaccumulation of fluid or recurrence of pericarditis.
- Complications related to underlying severe kidney disease and anesthesia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the Cardiac ICU for close monitoring of heart and lung function.
- Pain management with medications.
- Chest tubes are placed during surgery to drain fluid and are removed once drainage subsides.
- Aggressive and regular dialysis is continued to manage the underlying kidney failure.
- Gradual mobilization and respiratory exercises to prevent lung complications.
- Long-term follow-up with both cardiology and nephrology teams is essential.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-14 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-8 weeks for initial recovery; full recovery depends on underlying kidney health
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering uremic pericarditis in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for uremic pericarditis in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Miot Hospital Chennai, Nanavati Max Hospital, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, 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 uremic pericarditis. 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 uremic pericarditis compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | USD 2,719 – USD 6,526 | 7-14 days | ~ 4-8 weeks for initial recovery; full recovery depends on underlying kidney health | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 20,131 – USD 48,315 | 7-14 days | ~ 4-8 weeks for initial recovery; full recovery depends on underlying kidney health | Know More |
Top hospitals for Uremic Pericarditis in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing uremic pericarditis.
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