What is Heart Bypass Surgery?
Heart Bypass Surgery, medically known as Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), is a life-saving procedure used to treat severe coronary artery disease (CAD). It restores blood flow to the heart by bypassing blocked or narrowed arteries using healthy blood vessels (grafts) taken from the patient’s leg, arm, or chest. The goal is to relieve chest pain (angina), prevent heart attacks, and improve survival.
CABG is recommended when:
- Multiple coronary arteries are blocked or severely narrowed
- Angioplasty or stenting is not viable
- Patients are at high risk of heart complications
Surgical techniques include:
- Traditional CABG – open-heart surgery using a heart-lung machine
- Off-pump (beating heart) CABG – performed without stopping the heart
- Minimally invasive CABG – through smaller chest incisions; robotic options also available in select cases
The surgery generally takes 3–6 hours and is followed by an ICU stay and hospitalization for 3–7 days. Full recovery usually occurs within 6–12 weeks, depending on age, health status, and adherence to rehabilitation.
Why Choose India for Heart Bypass Surgery?
India has become a leading destination for CABG due to its combination of affordable treatment, internationally trained cardiac surgeons, and high surgical success rates (95–98%). Top-tier hospitals in Delhi and NCR, such as Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals (Delhi), Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (Okhla), Max Super Speciality Hospital (Saket), Medanta – The Medicity (Gurgaon), and BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital (Delhi), offer:
- Advanced cardiac surgical units with 24×7 cardiac ICU support
- Beating heart and minimally invasive bypass options for high-risk patients
- Dedicated cardiac rehab teams for quicker recovery and better outcomes
- Streamlined care for international patients with Multilingual coordinators and tele-follow-ups
With modern infrastructure and international protocols, India ensures safe and effective bypass surgery at a much lower cost than in the West.
ملخص التكلفة والمدة
متوسط التكلفة في الهند: USD 5,000 – 8,000
الإقامة في المستشفى مطلوبة: 5 – 7 days (includes ICU monitoring)
الإقامة بعد العلاج في الهند: 2 – 4 weeks (for recovery & cardiac rehabilitation)