India is one of the most affordable destinations in the world for cardiac surgery without any compromise in quality or safety. Patients from the USA, UK, Canada and the Gulf choose India for heart treatment and save between 70–90% on total treatment costs.
Cost Comparison Table (2025)
Below is a comparison of major cardiac procedures across countries. All costs include hospital stay, surgeon fees, anaesthesia and standard post-operative care.
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
CABG — commonly called bypass surgery — is the most common cardiac procedure sought by international patients in India.
- •India: $5,000 – $8,000
- •USA: $80,000 – $130,000
- •UK: £40,000 – £65,000
- •UAE: $35,000 – $60,000
- •Savings vs USA: up to 93%
Heart Valve Replacement
Valve replacement surgery in India uses internationally sourced bioprosthetic and mechanical valves from manufacturers such as Edwards Lifesciences and Medtronic.
- •India: $6,000 – $10,000
- •USA: $80,000 – $200,000
- •UK: £50,000 – £90,000
- •UAE: $40,000 – $80,000
Angioplasty & Stenting
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stents is offered at all major cardiac centres in India.
- •India: $3,000 – $5,000 (single stent)
- •USA: $20,000 – $40,000
- •UK: £12,000 – £25,000
What Does the Cost Include?
Standard packages from MedyBridge partner hospitals include:
- •Pre-operative investigations (ECG, echocardiogram, angiography)
- •Operation theatre charges
- •Surgeon, anaesthetist and perfusionist fees
- •ICU stay (typically 2–5 days)
- •Ward/private room for recovery (5–10 days)
- •Post-operative medications during hospital stay
What Is NOT Included
Flight tickets, visa, hotel accommodation and medication after discharge are typically not included in hospital packages. MedyBridge helps arrange all of this through our partner travel agents.
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