Cardiac Surgery in India

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), valve replacement (aortic, mitral), angioplasty and stenting, pacemaker implantation, heart failure treatment, congenital heart defect repair, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

For a bypass surgery, plan for approximately 3–4 weeks total — including pre-surgery tests, surgery, ICU recovery, ward recovery, and the recommended rest period before flying. Valve surgery timelines are similar.

Yes. India's top cardiac hospitals — Medanta, Fortis Escorts, Apollo — have success rates comparable to leading US and UK centres. These hospitals are JCI and NABH accredited and perform thousands of procedures annually.

Yes. One companion can apply for an X (attendant) visa simultaneously with your medical visa. Most hospital-area guesthouses comfortably accommodate patients and their families.

Most cardiologists recommend waiting at least 3–5 days after a straightforward angioplasty before flying. For bypass surgery, typically 2–3 weeks minimum. Your surgeon will give specific advice based on your recovery.

Yes, ideally. If your reports are in another language, bring the originals plus a translated copy. All Delhi hospitals have staff fully equipped to work with English reports.

Cardiac bypass in a top Lagos private hospital costs ₦15–₦25 million or more. The same procedure at Medanta in Delhi costs the equivalent of ₦7–₦12 million — performed by internationally trained surgeons at a JCI-accredited hospital.