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Get Free ConsultationCongenital heart defects are among the most common referrals from regions where dedicated paediatric cardiac surgery capacity is limited — India's high-volume paediatric cardiac centres treat a broad range of structural defects, from straightforward septal defects to complex single-ventricle conditions.
VSD and ASD are among the most common referrals — some can be closed via catheter, others need open surgical repair.
Tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries and other complex conditions requiring specialised paediatric cardiac surgery.
Some complex defects (like single-ventricle conditions) are treated across multiple staged surgeries over months or years, not one operation.
A paediatric cardiologist reviews the echocardiogram and confirms the diagnosis and recommended approach via tele-consultation.
Medical Visa for the child and Medical Attendant visa for the accompanying parent coordinated together.
Further imaging and bloodwork confirm the surgical plan shortly after arrival.
Procedure followed by monitored recovery in a dedicated paediatric cardiac ICU.
A discharge summary and follow-up schedule is shared with your child's paediatric cardiologist at home, with tele-consultation check-ins.
Figures below are indicative ranges reported across accredited Indian hospitals, for planning purposes only — not a marketed or final price.
| Procedure | Indicative cost (USD) | Typical hospital stay |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter-based ASD/PDA device closure | $4,500 – $6,500 | 2–3 days |
| VSD surgical repair | $6,500 – $9,000 | 7–10 days |
| Tetralogy of Fallot repair | $8,500 – $12,000 | 9–12 days |
| Complex/staged single-ventricle repair | $10,000+ per stage | 10–14 days per stage |
What this actually covers, and what it doesn't: The specific defect and whether it needs one operation or a staged approach changes the cost significantly — MedTrav's written estimate is confirmed only after a paediatric cardiologist reviews your child's echocardiogram.
Based on USD 7,000 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.
Common referrals include ventricular and atrial septal defects (VSD/ASD), Tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, and other structural congenital heart defects diagnosed in infancy or childhood.
This depends entirely on the specific defect and the child's condition — some defects are repaired in the first days or weeks of life, others are monitored and repaired later in infancy or childhood, based on your paediatric cardiologist's recommendation.
Yes — a parent or guardian travels as an approved attendant and can typically stay in or near the paediatric cardiac unit throughout the admission, subject to the hospital's specific ICU visiting policies.
Both — some defects (like certain ASDs and PDAs) can be closed via catheter-based device closure without open surgery, while more complex structural defects require open-heart surgery. Your paediatric cardiologist confirms which applies after reviewing your child's echocardiogram.
A paediatric cardiologist reviews the echocardiogram and any prior test results remotely via tele-consultation, confirming the diagnosis and recommended approach before you commit to travel.
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