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Get Free ConsultationPacemakers and ICDs are small devices implanted under the skin, connected to the heart by thin wires (leads), that monitor and correct abnormal heart rhythms — either too slow (pacemaker) or dangerously fast (ICD).
For bradycardia (slow heart rate) — delivers small electrical impulses to maintain a regular, adequate heart rate.
For patients at risk of dangerous fast rhythms (ventricular arrhythmias) — monitors continuously and delivers a corrective shock if needed.
Cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices for certain heart failure patients, coordinating both ventricles to beat together more efficiently.
Your ECG recordings and rhythm history are reviewed to confirm which device type is appropriate.
Performed under local anaesthesia with sedation — a small incision near the collarbone, typically 1–2 hours.
Device function and rhythm are monitored overnight before discharge.
Settings are fine-tuned to your specific rhythm, and you're given a device ID card for travel and future medical visits.
A remote monitoring and follow-up schedule is set up with your home cardiologist for ongoing device checks.
Figures below are indicative ranges reported across accredited Indian hospitals, for planning purposes only — not a marketed or final price.
| Device | Indicative cost (USD) | Typical hospital stay |
|---|---|---|
| Single/dual-chamber pacemaker | $4,000 – $6,000 | 2 days |
| ICD (implantable defibrillator) | $9,000 – $15,000 | 2–3 days |
| CRT-P / CRT-D (resynchronisation device) | $14,000 – $22,000 | 2–3 days |
| Device battery replacement (existing leads) | $2,500 – $5,000 | 1–2 days |
What this actually covers, and what it doesn't: Device brand and type (pacemaker vs ICD vs CRT) is the single biggest cost driver — MedTrav's estimate specifies exactly which device your cardiologist recommends before you travel.
Based on USD 5,000 and approximate September 2026 exchange rates — these move daily and are shown only as a rough reference. Your written estimate and final invoice are always confirmed in USD; your bank or card network sets the exact conversion at the time you pay.
A pacemaker corrects a heart rhythm that's too slow, sending small electrical signals to keep it beating regularly. An ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) monitors for dangerous fast rhythms and can deliver a shock to correct them — some devices combine both functions.
No — it's a minimally invasive procedure, typically done under local anaesthesia with sedation. The device is placed under the skin near the collarbone through a small incision, usually taking 1–2 hours.
Most patients are observed overnight and discharged the next day, once the device is confirmed to be functioning correctly and the incision site is stable.
Modern pacemakers typically last 8–12 years and ICDs 6–9 years before the battery needs replacing — replacement is a simpler procedure than the original implant since the leads (wires) usually stay in place.
Yes — these devices are designed for normal travel, including air travel. Airport security scanners are generally safe but you'll be given a device ID card to carry and show if needed.
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