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MitraClip (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair) in India

Also known as Transcatheter mitral valve repair, TMVR, mitral clip procedure, percutaneous mitral valve repair, edge-to-edge mitral repair

MitraClip (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair) in India
Cost from$25,000 – $45,000 In hospital2-3 days Stay in Indiaabout 10-14 days Success90-95% Procedure time2-3 hours AnaesthesiaGeneral Opinion in24 hours

The short answer

MitraClip treatment in India costs between $25,000 and $45,000, against $60,000 to $120,000 in the US. It is a catheter-based procedure that clips the mitral valve leaflets together through a vein in the groin, without opening the chest, to reduce leakage and ease heart failure symptoms in patients who cannot safely undergo open surgery.

About MitraClip (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair)

MitraClip is a transcatheter, or catheter-based, procedure used to treat mitral regurgitation, a condition where the mitral valve does not close properly and lets blood leak backward into the heart. Instead of open-heart surgery, a small clip is delivered through a vein in the groin and attached to the two leaflets of the mitral valve, clipping them together at one point to reduce the leak. There is no chest incision and no heart-lung bypass machine involved.

Who MitraClip is for

MitraClip is typically recommended for patients with moderate to severe mitral regurgitation who are considered high risk for open-heart valve surgery, often due to age, weakened heart function, or other medical conditions. It has allowed patients well into their 80s, who would not have been considered safe candidates for traditional surgery, to be treated successfully. Whether MitraClip or surgical repair is the better option depends on your specific valve anatomy and overall health, which your cardiologist assesses through imaging before recommending a path.

How it differs from valve replacement

MitraClip repairs your own native valve rather than replacing it, so there is no artificial valve to maintain and, for most patients, no lifelong anticoagulation requirement the way a mechanical valve replacement carries. Recovery is markedly faster because the chest is never opened. It is a repair option, not a replacement, so it is most effective for specific patterns of valve leakage rather than every type of mitral valve disease.

Imaging and precision placement

The procedure is guided by live X-ray and transoesophageal echocardiography, which lets the interventional cardiologist see the valve leaflets in real time and confirm the clip is positioned correctly before it is released. One or more clips may be placed in the same sitting depending on how much the leak needs to be reduced, which is one of the factors that moves the final cost within the quoted range.

Why patients choose India for this

Save 50-70% on the same device and procedure

The MitraClip device used in India is the same Abbott-manufactured device used in US and European hospitals; the saving comes from lower procedural and hospital costs, not a different or older device.

Structural heart specialists trained on MitraClip

Only a limited number of interventional cardiologists in India are certified on MitraClip, and our partner hospitals work with specialists who have performed the procedure on a meaningful volume of patients, including those turned away elsewhere as too high-risk for surgery.

No chest incision, faster recovery

Because MitraClip avoids open-heart surgery, hospital stay and recovery time are far shorter than valve replacement, which matters for older patients or those travelling from abroad.

Advanced cath labs for structural heart procedures

Partner hospitals run dedicated structural heart programs with biplane imaging and transoesophageal echo support, the imaging precision MitraClip placement depends on.

MitraClip (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair) cost

CountryIndicative cost
India — with Nobel Medi Assistance $25,000 – $45,000
United States$60,000 - $120,000
United Kingdom$32,000 - $51,000
UAE / Middle East$40,000 - $70,000
Singapore$45,000 - $75,000

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

  • Interventional cardiologist and structural heart team fees
  • Cath lab and procedure charges
  • MitraClip device (single clip, as per treatment plan)
  • Hospital stay in ICU/CCU and ward as required
  • Pre-procedure transoesophageal echocardiogram
  • Routine medicines during the hospital stay
  • Post-procedure echocardiogram to confirm valve function

Not included

  • Diagnostic workup and imaging done before arrival in India
  • Flights, visa and travel insurance
  • Accommodation once discharged from hospital
  • Additional clips beyond the number planned, if found necessary during the procedure
  • Treatment for complications unrelated to the procedure
  • Follow-up visits after returning home

How MitraClip (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair) is done

  1. Consultation and reviewA structural heart specialist reviews your echocardiogram and history remotely to confirm you are a suitable candidate for MitraClip rather than open surgery.
  2. Pre-procedure imagingOn arrival, a detailed transoesophageal echocardiogram and CT scan map the exact valve leaflets and confirm the clip placement plan.
  3. Anaesthesia and catheter accessUnder general anaesthesia, a catheter is inserted through a vein in the groin and guided up to the heart using live imaging.
  4. Clip placementThe clip is positioned across the mitral valve leaflets and closed, reducing the leak; valve function is checked immediately by echo before the clip is released permanently.
  5. Additional clips if neededIf the leak is not sufficiently reduced, a second clip may be placed in the same sitting to further improve valve closure.
  6. Recovery and monitoringYou are moved to the ICU for a short period of monitoring, then to a regular room; most patients are up and about within a day.
  7. Discharge and follow-up planYou go home with a follow-up echocardiogram schedule and clear guidance on activity and, if prescribed, short-term medication.

Recovery and what to expect

  • First 24 hoursMonitored in ICU/CCU; the groin access site is checked regularly; light movement is usually encouraged the same day or next morning.
  • 2-3 daysDischarged from hospital if there are no complications; the groin site may feel tender for a few days.
  • 1 weekLight daily activities resume; heavy lifting and strenuous exercise are still restricted.
  • 2-3 weeksFull return to normal activity for most patients, confirmed at a follow-up echocardiogram before flying home.

Specialists who perform this

Where it is done

Frequently asked questions

Am I a candidate for MitraClip instead of open surgery?
Candidacy depends on your specific pattern of mitral valve leakage and how safely you could tolerate open-heart surgery. Your cardiologist confirms this from your echocardiogram, and patients who are considered too high-risk for surgery are often the ones who benefit most from MitraClip.
Does MitraClip replace the valve?
No. It repairs your own valve by clipping the leaflets together to reduce leakage, rather than replacing the valve with an artificial one.
Will I need blood thinners for life after MitraClip?
Most patients only need blood-thinning medication for a short period after the procedure, not for life, unlike a mechanical valve replacement. Your cardiologist will confirm the exact duration.
How many clips will I need?
This is decided based on how the valve leaks on imaging, and confirmed in real time during the procedure by checking valve function after each clip is placed.
How long do I need to stay in India?
Around 10-14 days in total, covering the pre-procedure workup, the procedure itself, and a follow-up echocardiogram before you are cleared to fly home.
Is MitraClip safe for elderly or high-risk patients?
It is specifically designed for patients who are considered too high-risk for open-heart surgery, and has been performed successfully on patients well into their 80s.
Why is MitraClip so much cheaper in India than in my home country?
Lower hospital overheads, physician fees and cost of living bring the price down significantly. The device itself is the same globally approved MitraClip system used in Western hospitals.

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