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Cardiac Ablation cost in India starts from US $ 6900 and varies depending on your medical condition and history, comorbidities if you have any, surgeon, hospital and the city where you choose to get the treatment done.
Factors that affect Cardiac Ablation Cost in India:
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Interventional Cardiologist’s Fees
An important expense when it comes to your cardiac ablation surgery is going to be your Interventional Cardiologists’s fees. IndiCure recommends only experienced, skilled, board-certified surgeons who are capable of delivering successful heart surgeries. Although the charges may vary depending on the experience of the surgeon, you can be completely assured of being in safe and experienced hands when you choose heart surgery in India with IndiCure.
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Type of Surgical Approach
With the hopes of improving patient care, new techniques and technologies are often introduced to the surgical process. Such innovative advancements in the surgical approach can increase costs.
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Surgical Facility
Having your cardiac ablation surgery in an accredited surgical facility by skilled and qualified medical staff is a critical factor. Moreover, the geographical location of this facility also affects the quote. But, IndiCure provides you with a projected estimate that will be affordable.
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Surgery-Related Expenses
The surgery-related expenses include the pre- and post-surgical expenses.The pre-surgical expenses are associated with the age and medical condition of the patient and thus the number and type of investigations required. Post-surgical expenses may include prescription medications and follow-up consultations.
The cost quoted above is indicative and should not be taken as the final cost of the surgery. The final cost can be ascertained after the surgeon has evaluated the patient. The cost in Indian Rupees can vary based on exchange rate.
We at IndiCure, understand that you travel with a budget in mind and do not like to be greeted by surprises after arrival in India. We thus club all these expenses and give you the package cost that is inclusive and affordable at the same time.
Your case manager shall give you an estimated cost of your surgery after discussing your medical reports with the surgeon. The final cost, however, shall be confirmed after your consultation with the surgeon.
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What is Cardiac Ablation?
Cardiac ablation creates small scars in your heart using heat or cold energy to block abnormal electrical signals and restore a steady heartbeat. The treatment is used to treat irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).
Cardiac ablation is most commonly performed with catheters, which are thin, flexible tubes placed into veins or arteries. Ablation is rarely done as a heart surgery procedure.
- There are two methods for performing cardiac ablation:
- Radiofrequency ablation uses heat energy to eliminate the problem area.
- Cryoablation uses very cold temperatures.
Types of Cardiac Surgical Ablation:
- Maze procedure: The maze treatment is frequently done while you’re having open heart surgery for another issue, such as a bypass or valve replacement. The doctor makes minor cuts in the upper section of your heart to generate scar tissue that blocks abnormal signals.
- Mini maze: The majority of persons with AFib do not require open-heart surgery. This is where the less invasive kind comes into play. Catheter ablation is performed by making numerous tiny slits between your ribs and using a camera. Some hospitals provide robotic-assisted surgery, which involves fewer cuts and is more accurate. A video camera or a small robot will be implanted in your chest by your doctor. It’ll direct the formation of scar tissue, which may aid in keeping your heart rate in check.
- Convergent procedure: This pairs catheter ablation with a mini maze. The doctor uses radiofrequency ablation in the pulmonary vein, and a surgeon makes a small cut under your breastbone to use radiofrequency energy on the outside of your heart.
When is Cardiac Ablation required?
Electrical signals that cause your heart to squeeze (contract) must follow a certain course through your heart when it beats. An irregular heartbeat can be caused by any interruption in the signaling pathway (arrhythmia).
Cardiac ablation may be one of your first treatments, depending on the type of heart rhythm problem you have. It’s also used when other medications or treatments have failed.
If you have any of the following symptoms, your doctor may suggest cardiac ablation:
- Tried and failed to treat an arrhythmia with medications
- Have had major negative effects from arrhythmia medications.
- Certain forms of arrhythmias, such as Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and supraventricular tachycardia, respond well to ablation.
- Have a high risk of arrhythmia-related consequences, such as sudden cardiac arrest
How is Cardiac Ablation done?
The procedure can be done under local anesthesia with or without sedation, or even general anesthesia depending on your health and anesthetist’s recommendation, and takes anywhere from 3 to 6 hours.
Step 1
Catheter Ablation :
A vein in your groin, neck, or forearm will be numbed by your doctor. A needle will be inserted into the vein, and a small tube called a sheath will be passed through the needle. Catheters are inserted into your veins and into your heart through this sheath. Electrodes or dye might be used by your doctor to locate the source of your arrhythmia and destroy abnormal tissue.
Step 2
Surgical Ablation :
Surgical ablation is more complex. Your doctor will cut down the centre of your chest and separate your breastbone during a maze surgery. To keep your blood flowing, they’ll attach you up to a heart-lung bypass machine. For the ablation instruments, they’ll make one or more small cuts on your chest.
What is the Recovery after Cardiac Ablation like?
The recovery depends on the type of procedure chosen.
Full recovery takes about 6 to 8 weeks, but you should be able to return to normal activities within 2 or 3 weeks. You should start to feel better in about 4 weeks.
What Results Can I Expect from Cardiac Ablation?
Cardiac ablation offers great outcomes and results that are quite rewarding. The majority of people who get the surgery return to their normal activities thereafter. If your AFib symptoms are severe and making it difficult to perform daily duties, cardiac ablation may be the right option for you.
Questions to Ask
We at IndiCure completely understand your concerns and it is always our endeavor to provide the best outcome for every patient. Following is the list of questions you must ask before you embark on your journey for cardiac ablation surgery in India.
- Is the heart surgeon board certified?
- How experienced is the Surgeon?
- Which language does the surgeon speak?
- Is the treatment done in a well-equipped facility?
- What treatment option is recommended for me?
- What about the risks involved?
- Does the surgeon use a certified anesthetist?
- How long will the recovery period be?
Preparation for the Surgery
Prepare to answer questions about your:
- Medical history and exams
- Previous surgeries
- Current medication review
- History of smoking, drugs, or alcohol
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Best Cardiologists in India
Dr. Ashok Seth
Dr. Ashok Seth is one of India’s most renowned and sought-after interventional cardiologists, and is regarded as one of the country’s top 10 cardiologists. He has over 32 years of expertise and is known for doing over 50,000 angiograms and 20,000 angioplasties. For executing one of the biggest numbers of angiographies and angioplasties in the world, he was inducted into the “LIMCA” Book of Records.
Dr. T. S. Kler
for outstanding contribution in the field of Clinical & Preventive Cardiology in the World.
Dr. T.S. Kler is the Executive Director of Cardiac Sciences at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurgaon, as well as the Head of the Cardiology Department. He was the first doctor in India to implant an implanted cardioverter defibrillator in April 1995. (ICD). He also built India’s first electrophysiology department.
Dr. (Col.) Manjinder Singh Sandhu
He is an interventional cardiologist with an impressive 16 years of post-DM expertise and has conducted over 20,000 procedures. His work focuses on difficult coronary treatments such as Primary angioplasty (with thrombosuction devices, IABP, and other techniques), Bifurcation lesions, Chronic complete occlusions, and Left Main lesions. Cutting balloons, angiosculpt, IVUS, Rotablation, and other supplementary devices are among his specialties.
Best Cardiac Hospitals in India
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
New Delhi
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi is a state of the art multi speciality tertiary-care hospital situated in the most posh area of South Delhi. Considered to be the flagship hospital of Apollo group, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital is one of the important landmarks not only in Delhi, but in the world map because of its popularity among the medical tourists. The hospital has been one of the most sought after medical institutions for patients from Asia Pacific and beyond.
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
New Delhi
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre is one of the most revered medical institutions not only in India, but the entire world. The institute has set benchmarks in cardiac care with path-breaking work over the last 25 plus years. The hospital has the most advanced technology and has seen the best outcomes even in the most complex cardiac cases; be it cardiac surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery or Non-invasive Cardiology
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Frequently Asked Questions
This is a major operation. You’ll be in intensive care for a day or two, and you could be in the hospital for up to a week. You’ll feel exhausted and experience chest ache at first. You should be able to return to work in approximately a couple of weeks , but it could take up to 3-4 months to be back to normal.
Depending on your health and various other factors, general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation may be utilized.
Ablation has a success rate of 70 to 80 percent on average. The success rate for those who are young, have intermittent afib, and have no underlying cardiac disease can be as high as 95%.
AFib and other arrhythmias can be safely and successfully treated using catheter ablation. It is indeed a safe procedure, if done by a qualified Cardiologist in a well equipped facility, though like any other procedure carries some risks. The risks include bleeding, infection, and/or pain where the catheter was inserted, while these complications are rare.
Cardiac ablation takes two to four hours to complete and is performed in an electrophysiology lab where you will be watched and given intravenous drugs to help you fall asleep before the treatment.
Cardiac ablation can be done on people as old as 90 years old and have the same results as young patients. Patient selection becomes increasingly important as people get older, because there is always a danger in older people.
It takes about six to eight weeks to fully recover, and you may experience arrhythmias in the first few weeks after the procedure, necessitating the use of prescription medicines or other treatments.
You are not permitted to drive for one to two weeks following the treatment. You should wait two weeks until you feel physically capable of performing more procedures.
The diseased tissues of the heart are obliterated during cardiac ablation by burning or freezing them. Cardiac ablation can minimize or even eliminate your symptoms and help you feel better, but it is an invasive operation that is not for everyone.
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