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Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) in India

Also known as CABG, coronary artery bypass grafting, coronary bypass surgery, triple bypass surgery, quadruple bypass surgery, open heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) in India
Cost from$5,500 – $8,500 In hospital7-10 days Stay in IndiaAbout 3-4 weeks Success95-98% Procedure time3-6 hours (longer for triple/quadruple bypass) AnaesthesiaGeneral Opinion in24 hours

The short answer

Heart bypass surgery (CABG) in India costs between $5,500 and $8,500, compared to $70,000-$200,000 in the US. The procedure reroutes blood around blocked coronary arteries using a healthy vessel graft, performed by internationally trained surgeons at JCI-accredited hospitals, with success rates above 95%.

About Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG)

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), commonly called heart bypass surgery, treats coronary artery disease by creating a new route for blood to flow around one or more blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. Surgeons use a healthy blood vessel — typically from the leg (saphenous vein), chest wall (internal mammary artery), or arm (radial artery) — as the graft.

Single, double, triple, and quadruple bypass

The terms single, double, triple, or quadruple bypass refer to how many coronary arteries are grafted during the procedure. The number depends on how many vessels are significantly blocked, not on the severity or complexity of a single blockage.

On-pump vs off-pump (beating-heart) CABG

Traditional CABG uses a heart-lung machine to temporarily take over circulation while the heart is stopped. Off-pump CABG, performed on a beating heart, is available for select patients and can reduce certain risks and shorten recovery.

Why patients choose India for this

High-volume bypass surgeons

Surgeons perform hundreds of CABG procedures annually, well above volumes at many Western hospitals

Advanced cath labs and cardiac ICUs

Hospitals are equipped with the same imaging, monitoring, and surgical technology used in the US and Europe

Fast scheduling

Surgery can typically be scheduled within a week of the diagnostic angiography report

All-inclusive package pricing

One transparent cost estimate covering surgery, ICU, and hospital stay, agreed before treatment

Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) cost

CountryIndicative cost
India — with Nobel Medi Assistance $5,500 – $8,500
United States$70,000 - $200,000
United Kingdom$30,000 - $45,000
Singapore$20,000 - $35,000
Thailand$15,000 - $22,000

Figures are indicative for international patients and depend on the hospital, the surgeon and your reports. Your exact cost is confirmed in writing after a specialist review — free, and with no obligation.

What the estimate covers

Included

  • Pre-operative angiography and cardiac workup
  • Surgeon, anaesthetist, and surgical team fees
  • Cardiopulmonary bypass equipment (if on-pump)
  • ICU stay
  • Standard room stay as specified
  • Medications during hospital stay
  • Post-operative physiotherapy

Not included

  • International and domestic travel
  • Visa processing and assistance fees
  • Attendant/companion accommodation
  • Cardiac rehabilitation after discharge
  • Any additional procedures required due to complications
  • Follow-up consultations after returning home

How Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) is done

  1. Diagnostic angiographyConfirms which arteries are blocked and how many grafts are needed
  2. Graft harvestingSurgeon harvests the vessel to be used as the graft, usually from the leg, chest, or arm
  3. Bypass graftingHeart is accessed via the chest; on-pump or off-pump technique is used to attach the graft around each blockage
  4. Weaning and closureHeart resumes normal beating (or bypass machine is disconnected), chest is closed
  5. ICU monitoringPatient is moved to cardiac ICU for close monitoring during the first 24-48 hours

Recovery and what to expect

  • First 24-48 hoursCardiac ICU monitoring; ventilator support usually removed within hours
  • Days 3-5Transferred to the ward; chest drains and pacing wires removed, walking begins
  • Days 7-10Discharged, wound care and activity guidelines provided
  • Weeks 2-4Recovery continues in India; cleared to fly once surgeon confirms healing
  • Weeks 6-12Sternum fully heals; gradual return to normal activity, cardiac rehab recommended

Specialists who perform this

Where it is done

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between CABG and angioplasty?
CABG surgically reroutes blood around blockages using a graft, while angioplasty opens a blocked artery from inside using a balloon and stent. CABG is typically recommended for multiple or complex blockages.
How many bypasses will I need?
This depends on how many coronary arteries are significantly blocked, determined by your angiography report before surgery.
Is off-pump (beating-heart) bypass available?
Yes, for eligible patients based on the surgeon's assessment of the blockages and overall cardiac condition.
How long is the hospital stay for CABG?
Typically 7-10 days, followed by 2-3 more weeks of recovery in India before flying home.
What is the success rate for CABG in India?
Success rates at accredited cardiac centers in India are generally 95-98% for standard bypass procedures.

What would your Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) cost?

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