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Truncus Arteriosus Treatment cost in India starts from US $ 8,000 and varies depending on the child’s medical history and condition, surgeon, hospital and the city where you choose to get the surgery done.
Factors that affect Truncus Arteriosus Repair Cost in India:
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Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon’s Fees
An important expense when it comes to your child’s Truncus Arteriosus Repair cost is going to be your paediatric cardiac surgeon’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 Truncus Arteriosus Treatment 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 Truncus Arteriosus Repair ?
Body-heart-lungs-heart-body-heart-body-heart-body-heart-body-.The blood leaving the heart does not follow this pattern when a person has a truncus arteriosus. Instead of two separate vessels for the lungs and body, it simply has one. There is no unique channel to the lungs for oxygen before returning to the heart to provide oxygen to the body because there is only one artery.
Truncus arteriosus is a rare congenital defect. It occurs in approximately 1 in 10,000 births and affects baby boys and girls equally. Healthcare providers diagnose about 250 babies with this heart condition every year. The condition happens when your baby’s heart is developing in the pregnancy and is present at birth (congenital). The majority of the time, the cause is unknown.
In addition, there is typically a hole between the two lower chambers of the heart, known as a ventricular septal defect. The oxygen-poor blood that should go to the lungs and the oxygen-rich blood that should go to the rest of the body are mixed as a result of truncus arteriosus. This causes serious circulation issues.
Truncus arteriosus can be deadly if left untreated. Surgery is required to close the ventricular septal defect and separate blood flow to the body from blood flow to the lungs. Repairing a truncus arteriosus is usually successful, especially if done before your kid turns one month old.
Signs and symptoms of truncus arteriosus often develop in the first few days of life. They include:
- Blue coloring of the skin
- Poor feeding
- Pounding heart
- Excessive sleepiness
- Poor growth
- Shortness of breath
- Rapid breathing
When is Truncus Arteriosus Repair required?
Any patient with truncus arteriosus who are experiencing abnormal heart function, heart rhythm disturbances, high blood pressure in the lungs.
How is Truncus Arteriosus Treatment done?
The surgical repair of truncus arteriosus requires the use of heart-lung bypass machine support. It involves three major components:
Steps
- Separating the pulmonary arteries from the main truncus (the truncus will remain as the first part of the aorta).
- Closure of the ventricular septal defect using a patch
- Creating a connection between the right ventricle and the pulmonary arteries using a conduit, usually a homograft pulmonary artery.
Most infants will require a period of very close monitoring in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit while their heart function recovers from the major reconstruction.
What is the Recovery after Truncus Arteriosus Treatment like?
It normally takes a few weeks to fully recover. The kid may require additional surgery in the future to replace the conduit or tube that connects the right ventricle and pulmonary artery that was placed. Your cardiologist may advise you to avoid participating in certain high-intensity competitive sports. Inquire with your cardiologist about which activities are safe.
What Results Can I Expect from Truncus Arteriosus Treatment?
Currently more than 90 percent of children survive repair of truncus arteriosus. Typically, there will be no physical restrictions imposed on the child.
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 Truncus Arteriosus Treatment 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 Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons 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
and Lifetime Achievement Award 2006
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 Cardiac Catheterization (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 Pediatric Cardiology 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
The oxygen-poor blood that should go to the lungs and the oxygen-rich blood that should go to the rest of the body are intermingled as a result of truncus arteriosus. This causes serious circulation issues. Truncus arteriosus can be lethal if left untreated.
Truncus arteriosus requires surgery to be treated. Medications to reduce fluid in the lungs and high-calorie feedings to develop strength may be required while your baby waits for surgery. In the first few days or weeks of life, most newborns with truncus arteriosus require surgery.
Most babies will die if the truncus arteriosus is not corrected through surgery. The surgery to correct it is usually effective, and the majority of babies recover quickly. However, as babies grow, some will require more procedures.
- Breathing difficulties.
- Pounding heart.
- Pulse is weak.
- Skin that is ashy or bluish in colour.
- Poor apatite
- Extreme drowsiness
It is unknown what causes truncus arteriosus. Some cases may arise as a result of a complex combination of genetic and environmental variables, according to some theories (multifactorial inheritance).
It’s best to have surgery before your baby turns two months old for the best results and outcomes.
The surgeon will place a conduit during the truncus arteriosus procedure. The conduit used to establish the pulmonary artery will need to be altered as the child develops, necessitating a second surgery.
If risk factors are recognized, a foetal echocardiography performed between 18 and 24 weeks of pregnancy can provide detailed information on the heart. This test usually takes about 45 minutes. Depending on the outcome, suitable measures and arrangements should be implemented in order to ensure the best prognosis.
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