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Experts Medical is an international medical service for treatment and surgery abroad. Your personal doctor-coordinator helps you choose a doctor for the best possible outcome, arranges your medical trip and supports you before, during and after treatment. Since 2016 we have helped 12,000+ patients, and we represent 300+ leading clinics worldwide.
Heart transplant in India and other treatment methods
The approach depends on the cause of heart failure, its severity, the condition of other organs and whether medications help. A transplant is considered when other methods have been exhausted, and the decision is made by the team after a full examination.
Cardiac surgeon's assessment
before the trip
The doctor studies the discharge summaries, the echocardiogram and the coronary angiogram (an examination of the heart vessels) and decides whether a transplant is suitable for the patient. Sometimes the doctor suggests other treatment first.
Examination before a transplant
assessment of all organs
The work of the heart, lungs, kidneys and liver is checked, and infections and tumors are ruled out. Based on the results, the transplant committee makes a decision.
Heart transplantation
replacement with a donor organ
The diseased heart is replaced with a donor heart. After the operation, the patient stays in intensive care and then under the supervision of cardiologists.
Mechanical heart support
ECMO, LVAD, RVAD
ECMO (a machine that temporarily takes over the work of the heart and lungs) helps to get through the acute period or to wait for a donor organ. The implantable LVAD pump supports the left ventricle and in some cases remains as permanent treatment.
Valve surgery and bypass surgery
if a transplant is not needed
Some patients are helped by valve repair or replacement, bypass surgery and other heart operations. The surgeon assesses whether a transplant can be avoided.
Immunosuppressive drugs (medications that reduce the risk of rejection) are taken continuously. The doses are adjusted based on tests and follow-up examinations.
Which treatment methods suit your case?
Our doctor-coordinator will review your medical records and find a specialist to assess your treatment options.
A CLINIC FOR YOUR DIAGNOSIS
Cardiac surgery clinics in India
Why we suggest these clinics
When selecting clinics, our doctor-coordinators consider the specialists' experience in treating severe heart failure, the clinic's capabilities and our experience supporting patients there. We recommend a specific doctor and clinic after reviewing your medical records.
The clinic's main areas include cardiology and cardiac surgery, and liver and other organ transplantation. The clinic has 118 intensive care beds and 13 operating theaters.
About the clinic, certification and services+
A multidisciplinary hospital in New Delhi with 380 beds and more than 60 departments. The clinic holds NABH accreditation (the national board for hospital accreditation in India) and was included in Newsweek’s list of the best clinics in the world in 2021.
Certificates and accreditations
ISO 9001: 2008
National Council for Accreditation of Laboratories (NABL)
The best clinics in the world 2021 according to Newsweek magazine
National Board of Hospital Accreditation of India (NABH)
Additional services:
Visa assistance · Airport transfers · Personal doctor-coordinator · Accommodation and flight booking · Interpreter · Accommodation for a companion · Private room
Cost and terms depend on the medical case and are specified in the treatment plan.
Organ transplantationCardiac surgeryNABH accreditation
Why this clinic is a good fit
Transplantation and cardiac surgery in one center
The clinic's areas include organ transplantation and cardiac surgery. This matters when a patient with severe heart failure needs an assessment by several specialists at once.
About the clinic, certification and services+
Amrita is one of the leading private multispecialty clinics in India. The clinic is accredited by NABH (the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals in India) and NABL and certified to ISO 9001:2015.
Certificates and accreditations
ISO 9001:2015 – quality management system. Held by the Kochi hospital.
NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers, India) – hospital accreditation. Held by the Kochi hospital, and listed by the Faridabad hospital.
NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, India) – laboratory accreditation. Held by the Kochi hospital laboratory, and listed by the Faridabad hospital.
Additional services:
Visa assistance · Airport transfers · Personal doctor-coordinator · Accommodation and flight booking · Interpreter · Accommodation for a companion · Private room
Cost and terms depend on the medical case and are specified in the treatment plan.
The clinic has accumulated extensive experience in cardiac surgery. The cardiothoracic and vascular surgery department is headed by a surgeon with more than 35 years of experience.
About the clinic, certification and services+
A private multispecialty complex in New Delhi, founded in 1930 and operating in all areas since 1959. The clinic holds JCI accreditation.
Certificates and accreditations
JCI American Medical Facility Accreditation
National Council for Accreditation of Laboratories (NABL)
Additional services:
Visa assistance · Airport transfers · Personal doctor-coordinator · Accommodation and flight booking · Interpreter · Accommodation for a companion · Private room
Cost and terms depend on the medical case and are specified in the treatment plan.
The clinic was founded by one of the best-known cardiothoracic surgeons in India. Specialized institutes with research units operate at the center.
About the clinic, certification and services+
The Medanta Institute of Medicine in Gurgaon does extensive clinical and research work. The clinic holds JCI and NABH accreditation and an ISO 9001 certificate.
Certificates and accreditations
JCI American Medical Facility Accreditation
National Board of Hospital Accreditation of India (NABH)
ISO 9001
Additional services:
Visa assistance · Airport transfers · Personal doctor-coordinator · Accommodation and flight booking · Interpreter · Accommodation for a companion · Private room
Cost and terms depend on the medical case and are specified in the treatment plan.
2007 year of foundation750 beds40 medical departments
Artemis Health Institute is one of India's leading private multi-specialty hospitals, located in Gurgaon. The clinic is accredited to international standards by JCI and NABH. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities, including oncology, cardiology, transplantology, orthopedics, and minimally invasive surgery. Artemis Health Institute is known for its team of highly qualified doctors and extensive experience in treating international patients.
Heart transplant cost in India: what does it depend on?
The price includes tests, the operation, days in intensive care and the hospital ward, and medications after the transplant. The clinic names the cost of a heart transplant in India only after assessing the documents, so we request it from several centers at once.
Prices are approximate. The final cost depends on your personalized treatment plan and the services included.
Doctor selection and support are free of charge for you.
No markups. You pay for treatment directly at the clinic.
How the price is formed and what the budget includes
What affects the cost
The treatment method and extent, the chosen clinic, the length of hospital stay and the need for additional tests.
Which medical expenses to check
Tests, doctors’ fees, inpatient stay, medication and follow-up consultations. What is included depends on the program.
Which travel expenses to plan for
Flights, accommodation outside the clinic, transfers, an interpreter and a companion’s stay. The doctor-coordinator will clarify what is included in the offer and what is paid separately.
SPECIALIST DOCTORS
Heart transplant surgeon in India and other cardiac surgeons
Our medical board selects a doctor experienced in treating your specific diagnosis. We rely on the results of their previous patients, the clinic's capabilities and your budget.
10years of experience
Hiranandani · cardiac surgery and transplantation
Dr. Pravin P Kulkarni
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgeon whose practice includes heart and heart-lung transplantation. Works with mechanical circulatory support systems (ECMO, LVAD, RVAD – machines and pumps that help the heart pump blood) and trained in heart transplantation at Toronto General Hospital.
Experience and achievements+
Dr. Pravin P Kulkarni is an experienced cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, specializing in complex operations on the heart, aorta and major vessels. His practice includes coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, as well as treatment of severe heart failure using modern circulatory support technologies. He works with high-risk patients where precise and carefully considered surgical tactics are required.
The doctor is distinguished by his focus on high-tech cardiac surgery and modern methods of treatment, including heart transplantation and mechanical support of cardiac function. In his work he combines international experience gained in specialized centers with clinical practice in leading Mumbai hospitals. Patients most often describe him as a specialist who handles truly complex cases and is oriented toward long-term treatment outcomes.
Specialization
Coronary artery bypass grafting using arterial grafts;
Beating-heart and on-pump operations, including no-touch aortic techniques;
Complex coronary bypass using internal mammary arteries and combined techniques;
Reconstructive and prosthetic mitral valve surgery;
Reconstruction and prosthetic surgery of the tricuspid valve;
Aortic valve replacement;
Valve-sparing aortic root operations;
Surgery of the ascending, arch and descending thoracic aorta;
Use of mechanical circulatory support systems (ECMO, LVAD, RVAD);
Implantation of long-term cardiac support devices (Destination VADs);
Heart and heart–lung transplantation;
Surgical treatment of heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation;
Application of innovative and minimally invasive techniques in cardiac surgery;
Use of modern surgical instruments for complex heart operations in adults.
Education
Higher medical education — B.J. Medical College, Pune;
Specialization in General Surgery — Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute;
Advanced specialization in cardiac and vascular surgery — Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh;
International fellowship in cardiac surgery and heart transplantation — Toronto General Hospital, Canada;
International fellowship in adult cardiac and aortic surgery — St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Clinical experience
Current position — Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai: Consultant in adult cardiac surgery, aortic and transplant surgery;
Fortis Hospital, Mulund (Mumbai) — cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, consultant
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (Mumbai) — specialist in cardiac surgery and transplantation
Wockhardt Hospital (Mumbai/Thane) — cardiac surgeon, working with severe cardiovascular cases
Achievements and awards
Consultant in Adult Cardiac Surgery at Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai.
About 10 years of experience specifically in cardiac surgery.
Fellow in Cardiac Surgery at Toronto General Hospital (Canada).
Fellow in Aortic Surgery at St Vincent’s Hospital (Melbourne, Australia).
Experience in valve replacement and coronary artery bypass surgeries.
24+years of experience
Aster CMI · cardiac surgery
Dr. Prashanth Y M
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
Senior consultant of the cardiothoracic surgery department at Aster CMI Hospital. Performs heart transplantation, bypass surgery, and valve, minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery.
Experience and achievements+
Dr.Prashanth Y M— is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, Senior Consultant of the CTVS department at Aster CMI Hospital. He has more than 25 years of clinical experience and specializes in heart operations, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve surgery, minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgical procedures. He also performs heart transplantation, aortic surgery and management of complex congenital and acquired heart diseases. The doctor is the author of scientific publications in cardiac surgery and is actively involved in quality-of-care programs.
Specialization
Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery (CTVS) in adults and children.
Areas of focus:
beating-heart bypass (off-pump CABG);
minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS);
heart valve repair and replacement;
aortic root surgery;
correction of congenital heart defects;
operations for atrial fibrillation.
Education
1999 — MBBS, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli;
2003 — MS in General Surgery, Bangalore Medical College;
2007 — M.Ch in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum.
Clinical experience
Cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore;
Specializes in operations on the heart and chest, including CABG, valve surgery and complex cardiac surgical interventions;
Has experience in open-heart surgery and minimally invasive cardiac surgical procedures;
Participates in heart transplantation programs and postoperative rehabilitation of patients;
Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of cardiac surgeons and intensive care specialists;
Provides postoperative follow-up and long-term care for patients after cardiac surgical treatment.
Scientific publications
Confirmed publications in international peer-reviewed journals:
article comparing single- and double-patch techniques for atrial septal defect in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery;
article on supraventricular total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage with a supramitral ring;
article on a rare case of aspergillus endocarditis of the native aortic valve after ECMO in the Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
Memberships
Member of the Karnataka Medical Council.
Member of the Audit Committee (committee for auditing the quality of medical care).
Member of the AMSP Committee.
Member of the IQAC Committee (committee for internal control and quality of medical services).
Achievements and awards
Senior Consultant in Cardiac Surgery at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore.
Over 6,000 cardiac surgeries performed during his career.
Expertise in off-pump coronary bypass surgery and MICS.
Publications in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery (PubMed).
Publications in the Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
35+years of experience
BLK-Max · cardiothoracic surgery
Dr. Surendra Nath Khanna
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
Heads the cardiothoracic and vascular surgery department at BLK-Max, more than 35 years of experience. Performs bypass surgery, valve and aortic operations, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
Experience and achievements+
Dr. Surendra Nath Khanna is one of the leading cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons in India with more than 35 years of clinical experience. According to the clinic, he has performed more than 15,000 open heart operations.
Dr. Khanna currently holds the position of senior consultant and head of the cardiothoracic and vascular surgery department at BLK-Max Hospital (New Delhi). Previously he worked at Escorts Heart Institute (now Fortis Escorts).
Main areas of practice:
coronary artery bypass grafting, including off-pump surgery;
heart valve surgery (repair and replacement);
aortic surgery, including the Bentall procedure;
treatment of congenital heart defects in adults;
minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
Dr. Khanna received his medical education at BHU (Varanasi) and AIIMS (New Delhi), and holds the MBBS, MS, M.Ch and DNB degrees. He is the author of publications in peer-reviewed journals and regularly presents at national and international congresses.
Specialization
Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery (CTVS).
Subspecialties:
coronary artery bypass grafting, including off-pump surgery;
heart valve surgery;
aortic surgery, including the Bentall procedure;
treatment of congenital heart defects in adults;
minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi;
Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery — Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi;
Magister Chirurgiae (M.Ch) in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi;
Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery — National Board of Examinations.
Clinical experience
BLK-Max Hospital, New Delhi — senior consultant and head of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery (current position);
Escorts Heart Institute (now Fortis Escorts), New Delhi — previously;
More than 35 years of surgical experience; according to the clinic, more than 15,000 open heart operations performed.
Scientific activity and publications
Author of publications in peer-reviewed medical journals;
Regular presentations at national and international cardiac surgery congresses.
Membership in professional organizations
Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS);
Indian Medical Association (IMA);
Cardiological Society of India (CSI).
Achievements and awards
More than 15,000 open heart operations performed during his career (according to BLK-Max Hospital).
More than 35 years of experience in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.
Senior consultant and head of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at BLK-Max Hospital, New Delhi.
Regular presentations at national and international cardiac surgery congresses.
Member of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS), the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Cardiological Society of India (CSI).
50+years of experience
Medanta · cardiothoracic surgery
Dr. Naresh Trehan
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Founder and chairman of the Medanta Heart Institute, more than 50 years of experience. Trained in the USA for many years and performs bypass surgery, valve surgery, and minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery.
Experience and achievements+
Professor Naresh Trehan is one of the most renowned cardiothoracic surgeons in India, founder and chairman of Medanta Heart Institute in Gurugram. He has more than 50 years of experience.
He received his medical education in India and completed many years of training in the United States. From 1971 to 1988 he worked as a clinical assistant professor of surgery at the New York University Medical Center.
In 1988 he founded Escorts Heart Institute in New Delhi, and in 2009 — the largest medical complex Medanta — The Medicity.
Main areas of practice:
coronary artery bypass grafting;
heart valve surgery;
treatment of congenital heart defects;
minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery.
Professor Trehan is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan (2001), Padma Shri (1991) and the Dr. B. C. Roy Award — the highest medical award in India.
Specialization
Cardiothoracic surgery.
Subspecialties:
coronary artery bypass grafting;
heart valve surgery;
treatment of congenital heart defects;
minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, 1968;
Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery — King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, 1971;
Residency and fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery — New York University Medical Center, USA (1971–1988).
Clinical experience
Medanta — The Medicity, Gurugram — founder, chairman and managing director of the Medanta Heart Institute (since 2009, current position);
Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi — founder (1988), executive director and chief cardiac surgeon;
New York University Medical Center — clinical assistant professor of surgery (approximately 1971–1988);
More than 50 years of surgical experience; tens of thousands of open heart operations performed.
Scientific activity and publications
Numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and chapters in textbooks of cardiothoracic surgery;
Regular invited lectures and live surgeries at international congresses.
Membership in professional organizations
Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS);
American College of Cardiology (ACC) — Fellow;
Indian Academy of Sciences — Fellow;
Cardiological Society of India (CSI);
Chairman/member of the Health and Medical Education Council of India (various terms).
Achievements and awards
Padma Bhushan — state award of the Republic of India (2001) for outstanding contribution to medicine.
Padma Shri — state award of the Republic of India (1991).
Dr. B. C. Roy Award — the highest medical award in India, conferred by the Medical Council of India (1991).
Lal Bahadur Shastri Award (1995).
Rajiv Gandhi Award for Outstanding Achievements (1998).
Numerous awards from professional cardiology societies in India and abroad.
More than 50 years of surgical experience; tens of thousands of open heart operations.
Founder of Escorts Heart Institute (1988) and the Medanta — The Medicity medical complex (2009).
Heart Transplant in India: we will prepare your records for doctors abroad
We translate your medical documents free of charge and prepare a medical file so that specialists abroad can assess your situation and suggest a treatment plan.
A doctor-coordinator reviews your situation
They will review your medical records, clarify your preferences and help you choose the right specialist.
The doctor you choose reviews your case
The coordinator arranges for your records to be reviewed by a specialist experienced in treating severe heart failure.
You receive a plan and cost
Before you travel, you can review the clinic's offer, the services included and the planned length of stay.
The doctor-coordinator will tell you where to start and which documents are needed in your case.
Since 2016 we have helped more than 12,000 patientsget quality treatment
The doctor-coordinator reviews your medical records and clarifies your preferences, budget and travel dates.
02We select a doctor and clinic
We recommend a specialist experienced in similar cases, taking into account the clinic's capabilities and our experience supporting patients there.
03We agree on the plan and cost
We arrange for a specialist doctor to review your case and help you understand the proposed plan, the services included and the cost.
04We organize your trip
We agree on appointment dates and help with tickets, visa, transfers and accommodation.
05We support you during treatment
Your doctor-coordinator stays in touch and helps with practical matters and communication with the clinic.
06We stay with you after you return
We help you get the necessary documents, arrange follow-up consultations and stay in touch with your doctor.
Additional services
Free
Visa assistance
Airport transfers
Personal doctor-coordinator
Accommodation and flight booking
Interpreter
Accommodation for a companion
Private room
How we help after you return home
We help you get the discharge summary and the clinic’s recommendations for further treatment and monitoring.
If needed, we help arrange translation of your medical records.
We arrange follow-up consultations with the clinic’s doctors, including online. We confirm the format and cost of the consultation in advance.
We help you get answers from your doctor to questions about the recommendations you received.
Heart transplant in India: patient reviews
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Diagnosis: Severe heart failure, heart transplantation
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Examination before a heart transplant in India
Before drawing up a treatment plan, doctors review the tests you have already had and decide whether additional ones are needed. Some records can be assessed before you travel.
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Which tests are needed
The cardiac surgeon usually needs an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), an ECG, a coronary angiogram (an examination of the heart vessels), blood tests and discharge summaries with the diagnosis. At the clinic the examination is supplemented with a check of the lungs, kidneys and liver, and tests for infections.
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What can be done before the trip
Based on your discharge summaries, the clinic’s cardiac surgeon says before the trip whether a transplant should be considered or whether other methods are needed first. This way you understand in advance whether it makes sense to travel.
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What is important to clarify in advance
The approximate length of stay, who will accompany the patient and which tests need to be repeated on site. The coordinator discusses these questions with the clinic before you buy tickets.
We will help you choose a clinic for your caseOur doctor-coordinator will review your medical records, explain the differences between clinics and help you choose the right specialist.
TREATMENT IN DETAIL
Heart transplant in India in detail
Heart Transplant in India: What It Is
A heart transplant is an operation in which the patient’s diseased heart is replaced with a donor heart. It is done for end-stage heart failure (a condition in which the heart can no longer cope with its work, and medications and other operations do not help).
A heart transplant in India is not a single operation but a long program: tests and a committee decision, waiting for a donor organ, surgery, monitoring in intensive care and then lifelong medication that prevents the body from rejecting the new heart. Heart transplant cost in India covers all these stages, so the clinic names it after assessing your documents.
Who Is Considered for a Heart Transplant
A transplant is discussed for severe heart failure, for example after extensive heart attacks, with cardiomyopathy (a disease of the heart muscle) or complex heart defects, if other methods have been exhausted. The decision is made by a team of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons after a full examination.
The operation is not performed in case of an active infection, cancer, severe damage to other organs and in a number of other cases. Sometimes, instead of a transplant or before it, doctors offer a mechanical heart support device.
Heart Transplant Surgeon in India and Treatment Methods
A heart transplant surgeon in India is a cardiothoracic surgeon who also performs complex operations on the valves, the aorta and the coronary arteries. Some of these surgeons work with mechanical circulatory support systems: ECMO (a machine that temporarily takes over the work of the heart and lungs), LVAD and RVAD (pumps that help the left or right ventricle).
ECMO is used for a short time, to get through an acute condition or to wait for a donor organ. An LVAD can serve both as a bridge to transplant and as permanent treatment if a transplant is not possible. The team decides which path is suitable based on the test results.
The Cost of a Heart Transplant in India
The price is made up of tests, the operation itself, time in intensive care and the hospital ward, medications after the transplant and follow-up after discharge. It depends on the clinic, the patient’s condition, the waiting time and whether mechanical heart support is needed before the operation.
Our services are free for the patient, and treatment is paid for directly at the clinic.
How Heart Transplant Surgery in India Goes
For most patients, the way to a first heart transplant in India starts with a remote assessment: the cardiac surgeon looks at the discharge summaries and the echocardiogram (an ultrasound of the heart). At the clinic the patient has a full examination, after which the transplant committee makes a decision.
Then the wait for a donor organ begins. Its length is not known in advance, and the coordinator will ask the clinic for a guideline for your case.
At consultations, patients often ask whether they can simply arrive and get a new heart right away. It does not work that way: without a remote assessment and the clinic’s answer on the availability of a donor organ, you should not travel. This is the first thing to clarify for anyone looking for heart transplant services abroad.
Recovery After a Heart Transplant
After the operation, the patient stays in intensive care and then in a ward under the supervision of cardiologists. The doctors select immunosuppressive drugs (medications that reduce the risk of rejection) and carry out follow-up examinations.
The patient goes home when the team considers the condition stable. After that, regular check-ups and tests are needed, and some consultations can be held online with the clinic’s doctors.
Risks and Contraindications
The main risks after a transplant are rejection of the donor heart, infections while taking immunosuppressive drugs, and complications affecting the kidneys and blood vessels. That is why it is important to strictly follow the treatment regimen and the schedule of examinations.
The team assesses contraindications individually: it takes into account age, the condition of the lungs, kidneys, liver and blood vessels, and the presence of infections and tumors.
Which method or combination of methods is right for you is decided by a medical board after reviewing your records.
Get a cardiac surgeon's assessment and a treatment plan before the trip to India
Heart Transplant in India: questions and answers
About choosing a doctor, costs and preparing for treatment.
Can I find out the plan and cost before the trip?
Yes, preliminarily. The clinic’s cardiac surgeon looks at the documents and names the approximate cost of the examination and treatment. The team confirms the final plan after the examination on site.
Can a foreigner get a donor heart in India?
This cannot be guaranteed. Donor organs are allocated according to state rules and a waiting list, and separate restrictions apply to foreigners.
That is why, before the trip, the coordinator finds out from the clinic whether a transplant is possible in your case. You will receive the answer in writing.
How long does treatment in India take?
The length depends on the examination, the wait for a donor organ and recovery after the operation. Our website has no ready day-by-day program for a heart transplant, so the coordinator will clarify the length with the clinic.
What if a transplant is not possible right now?
The doctors assess other options: selection of medications, operations on the valves and vessels, and mechanical heart support devices. Sometimes such treatment helps to wait for a transplant.
What results can I expect?
The result depends on the cause of the disease, age, the condition of other organs and how strictly the patient follows treatment after the operation. The doctor discusses the prognosis with the patient after the examination.
Which documents should I prepare?
The full list is given in the examination block above. The main things are a recent echocardiogram and the cardiologist’s discharge summaries; the rest can be done at the clinic in India if needed.
Do documents need to be translated?
Indian cardiac surgeons read documents in English, and we translate the discharge summaries for them ourselves. Discs with tests are sent in their original form.
Can I travel with a companion?
Yes, and after a heart transplant it is hard to manage without one: after discharge the patient needs constant help. We choose accommodation near the clinic with a second person in mind.
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