A Heart transplant, or a Cardiac transplant, is a surgical transplant procedure performed on patients with end-stage heart failure or severe coronary artery disease when other medical or surgical treatments have failed. In a Heart, the Transplant procedure involves the removal of the diseased heart and replacing it with the donor’s heart. The surgeon then attaches the major blood vessels to the donor’s heart.
Heart Transplant cost in India for Indian Patients is between Rs.2220000 to Rs.2960000. Cost for International patients is between USD 45000 to USD 55000.
Patient has to stay in the hospital for 20 days and outside the hospital for 30 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.
Inclusions in the package
The cost of Heart Transplant Surgery includes:
- Preoperative diagnostic tests cost [some tests that may be required, including Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram, Heart catheterization, Chest x-ray, etc.]
- The surgery cost
- Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)
- Medicine cost (Immunosuppressants, Pain Killers, Antibiotics, etc.)
- Cost of immunosuppressant injections (if required)
- Patient’s hospital stay
Note: Extra care is needed after a Heart Transplant since there is a risk of infection, so the patient may need to stay in a sterile environment during recovery.
Factors affecting cost of Heart Transplant
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient’s condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
- Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or single room)
- The severity of the disease
- Additional tests may be needed
- Post-surgical complication, if it happens (such as rejection, cardiac allograft vasculopathy, graft dysfunction, chronic kidney disease (CKD), etc.)
- Cost of Blood products (if required)
- An extended stay at the Hospital due to any health reason apart from the package stay period
- Cost of accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident
Embracing a New Chapter with Medserg
The journey of a heart transplant in India is a testament to the indomitable spirit of hope and healing. With Medserg as your guiding light, this transformative chapter becomes even more rewarding. Trust in the expertise of India’s best hospitals and cardiac surgeons, and experience the compassionate care that sets Medserg apart. Together, let us embrace the new beginnings that a heart transplant journey offers, and forge a path to a healthier and brighter future.
