Treatments
CABG Surgery in India
Quick answer
CABG (coronary artery bypass graft) surgery creates new routes for blood around blocked heart arteries, using a vein or artery taken from elsewhere in your body. It suits people with several narrowed arteries, left main disease or diabetes with complex blockages. Most patients stay in India for a few weeks, including hospital recovery and a check before flying.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team · Last updated 2026-10-27
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At a glance
Cost of cabg in India
Hospital-listed package prices range from $2,410 to $13,000 across 6 sources (latest retrieved 2026-10-23). The final figure depends on the hospital, room category, implants and length of stay; every quote we send is in writing from the hospital.
| Hospital / source | City | Price | Includes | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACE Hospitals | Hyderabad | $2,410–$5,780 | 2026 | |
| Published estimate | India | $4,000–$6,000 | Surgeon fees, anaesthesia, OT charges, medical consumables, hospital stay 6-8 days; pre-surgical tests (INR 15-20k / USD 250-300) and… | 2026 |
| PACE Hospitals | Hyderabad | $4,200–$6,600 | Consultation, diagnostic tests, procedure charges, hospital stay, medicines, nursing care; excludes travel, accommodation and personal… | 2026 |
| Published estimate | India | $4,500–$13,000 | Pre-surgery medication and tests, hospital stay, surgery, post-surgical care, dietary support | 2024-06 |
| Published estimate | India | $6,000–$12,000 | 2026-07 | |
| Sakra World Hospital | Bengaluru | $7,100–$8,200 | Hospital treatment for the stated inpatient stay; American implants; stay outside hospital not covered | retrieved 2026-10-23 |
Bypass surgery helps a heart muscle that is short of blood because its own arteries have narrowed with fatty plaque. The surgeon takes a healthy blood vessel, often the internal mammary artery from inside the chest wall or a vein from the leg, and stitches it beyond the blockage. Blood then flows through this new channel and reaches the starved muscle.
In the standard operation the breastbone is opened and a heart-lung machine takes over circulation while the heart is stilled. Some patients can instead have the operation on a beating heart, through a smaller cut, or with robotic help. Your cardiac surgeon chooses the method after studying your angiogram, heart function and general health.
Approaches: standard, beating-heart, minimally invasive or robotic
Conventional CABG through the breastbone gives the surgeon full access to every artery, so it suits people needing many grafts or with complex anatomy. Off-pump, minimally invasive and robotic options avoid the heart-lung machine or use smaller cuts, which may shorten recovery for selected patients. These options depend on which arteries are blocked, heart function and the surgical team's experience.
Who needs cabg
- Blockages in three main coronary arteries (triple vessel disease)
- Significant narrowing of the left main coronary artery
- Diabetes with multiple complex blockages where stenting is less suitable
- Chest pain (angina) that continues despite medicines
- Blockages not suitable for angioplasty, or stents that have narrowed again
- Reduced heart pumping linked to poor blood supply
How it is done
- You receive general anaesthesia and a breathing tube.
- The surgeon opens the breastbone (sternotomy) to reach the heart.
- The chosen grafts are harvested from the chest wall, leg or forearm.
- A heart-lung machine usually takes over circulation while the heart is paused.
- Each graft is stitched from the aorta or mammary artery to a point past the blockage.
- The heart is restarted, graft flow is checked, and the breastbone is closed with steel wires.
- You move to the cardiac intensive care unit for close monitoring.
Before you travel to India
- Your coronary angiogram images (CD or online link) and the written report
- A recent echocardiogram showing heart pumping strength
- Blood tests including kidney function, sugar control (HbA1c) and blood count
- A full list of medicines, especially blood thinners, which may need stopping before surgery
- An adult family member to travel with you and stay through recovery
Recovery and flying home
- You usually spend a day or two in intensive care, then move to a ward.
- Most people go home from hospital after about a week, depending on progress.
- Doctors generally ask you to stay in India for a few more weeks before flying, once wounds and heart rhythm are checked.
- The breastbone takes some weeks to heal, so heavy lifting and driving wait until your surgeon allows them.
- Cardiac rehabilitation (supervised exercise and lifestyle guidance) helps you regain stamina at home.
- Follow-up with a cardiologist in your home country continues, with video consults with the Indian team if needed.
Risks
- Bleeding that may need a blood transfusion or a return to theatre
- Wound infection, especially in the breastbone in people with diabetes
- Irregular heartbeat such as atrial fibrillation in the first days
- Stroke or short-term memory and concentration problems
- Kidney strain after surgery
- Grafts narrowing again over the years
Alternatives
- Coronary angioplasty with stents, for suitable blockages
- Optimised medicines alone, for stable disease with lower risk
- Hybrid revascularisation, combining a bypass graft with stents
- Off-pump or minimally invasive bypass, for selected patients
Conditions treated
Hospitals in India for cabg
- Medanta - The MedicityDelhi NCR
- AIG Hospitals, GachibowliHyderabad
- Aster MedcityKochi
- Artemis HospitalDelhi NCR
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research InstituteMumbai
- Indraprastha Apollo HospitalsDelhi NCR
- BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalDelhi NCR
- Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, KolkataKolkata
- Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences (Narayana Health City)Bengaluru
Specialists
Dr Naresh TrehanMedanta - The Medicity- Dr Anil BhanMedanta - The Medicity
- Dr Ajay KaulFortis Hospital, Noida
- Dr Manish HindujaKokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute
- Dr Vidyadhar LadKokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute
- Dr Rajesh KaushishRuby Hall Clinic, Wanowrie
CABG: India compared with other countries
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Frequently asked questions
How many bypass grafts will I need?
The number depends on how many arteries are significantly blocked and where. Your surgeon decides after reviewing the angiogram. Some people need one graft and others need four or more.
Which blood vessels are used as grafts?
Surgeons commonly use the left internal mammary artery from inside the chest, because it tends to stay open for many years. Veins from the leg and the radial artery from the forearm are also used. The choice depends on your anatomy and the arteries being bypassed.
Is bypass better than stents for me?
It depends on the pattern of disease, diabetes and heart function. Guidelines often favour bypass for left main or three-vessel disease, especially with diabetes. A heart team of surgeons and cardiologists usually reviews your case to advise.
Can I fly home soon after bypass surgery as an international patient?
Airlines and doctors usually want you stable, with healed wounds and a normal rhythm, before a long flight. Your surgeon gives a fitness-to-fly letter once you are ready. Plan for a stay of a few weeks in total and keep your return ticket flexible.
Will I need to take medicines after bypass?
Yes, most people take long-term medicines such as aspirin, a statin and blood pressure tablets. These protect the grafts and your own arteries. Your discharge summary lists each one so your local doctor can continue care.
Sources
- PACE Hospitals - International Patients Treatment Cost Estimates
- CABG Surgery Cost in Mumbai, India - Asian Heart Institute blog
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery - Cost in Hyderabad - PACE Hospitals
- International Patients - Cardiac Science - Sakra World Hospital
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team. Last updated 2026-10-27. General information, not medical advice. Medical editorial board · Editorial policy · How we get prices
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