An operation that replaces a failing heart with a healthy heart from a deceased donor.
Pending doctor checkThe diseased heart is removed and a donor heart is joined to the main blood vessels. While waiting for a donor, some patients are supported by a pump (a ventricular assist device, VAD). After the transplant, medicines are taken every day so the body does not reject the new heart.
People with end-stage heart failure that medicines, devices and other operations can no longer help.
Every patient gets their own estimate, in writing, from the hospital. These are the things that move it.
Room types, equipment and running costs differ from one hospital to the next.
A surgeon's fee follows their experience and how complex the operation is.
Keyhole or robotic surgery, and the make of any implant, can change the price.
Other conditions, earlier treatment and the tests you need before treatment all count.
Days in hospital, any time in intensive care and the weeks you spend recovering in India.
Physiotherapy, medicines to take home and follow-up visits are added only if your doctor asks for them.
The estimate is not final until the doctor has examined you in India. If anything changes, we explain it before you agree to it.
Get your written estimateYes. Hearts come from deceased donors, so patients join a waiting list. The transplant team explains how it works for international patients.
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