Meridian Institute of Medical Sciences
Gurugram, Delhi NCR · 1050 beds · NABH, JCI, NABL laboratory
View hospital profileCardiology & Cardiac Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass (CABG) in India
Open-heart bypass grafting for blocked coronary arteries, performed at high-volume Indian cardiac centres with dedicated cardiac ICUs.
Starting from USD 5,500High-volume centres in Delhi NCR report outcomes in line with UK and US registries.
Coronary artery bypass grafting restores blood flow to the heart muscle by rerouting circulation around blocked arteries using vessels taken from the chest wall, arm or leg. It is the most common reason international patients fly to India for cardiac care.
Indian cardiac centres run very high procedure volumes, which is the single strongest predictor of surgical outcome. Most senior surgeons on our partner panel have fellowship training in the UK, US or Europe, and operating theatres are supported by round-the-clock cardiac intensivists.
What a Coronary Artery Bypass (CABG) package usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthetist, perfusionist and operating theatre charges
- Three days in the cardiac ICU and five to seven days on the ward
- Pre-anaesthetic workup, echocardiography and baseline laboratory tests
- In-hospital medication, dressings and routine post-operative investigations
- One post-discharge review and written fitness-to-fly clearance
Coronary Artery Bypass (CABG) cost in India compared with the USA and UK
| Procedure | India | USA | UK | Hospital stay | Days in India |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-pump CABG (single to triple vessel) | USD 5,500 – 8,500 | USD 70,000 – 150,000 | USD 26,000 – 45,000 | 8 – 10 days | 21 – 25 days |
| CABG with valve repair or replacement | USD 8,500 – 12,000 | USD 90,000 – 180,000 | USD 35,000 – 60,000 | 10 – 14 days | 28 – 32 days |
| Coronary angioplasty with stent | USD 3,200 – 6,000 | USD 28,000 – 60,000 | USD 12,000 – 20,000 | 2 – 3 days | 10 – 12 days |
Ranges are indicative self-pay packages and exclude flights, visa fees and accommodation. Your written estimate comes from the hospital after a specialist reviews your reports.
Recovery timeline
Day 0
Surgery, then transfer to the cardiac ICU on ventilator support for a few hours.
Day 1 – 3
Extubation, sitting up, chest physiotherapy and assisted walking begin in ICU.
Day 4 – 8
Ward recovery, drain removal, wound care and stair-climbing practice.
Week 2 – 3
Local stay near the hospital, suture review, echo and fitness-to-fly clearance.
Week 6 – 12
Cardiac rehabilitation at home, back to desk work in most uncomplicated cases.
Partner hospitals for Coronary Artery Bypass (CABG)
Sarvodaya Heart & Cancer Institute
South Delhi · 720 beds · NABH, NABL laboratory, Green OT certified
View hospital profileCoronary Artery Bypass (CABG) in India — frequently asked questions
How long must I stay in India after bypass surgery?
Plan for roughly three to four weeks in total: eight to ten days in hospital, then ten to fourteen days locally so your surgeon can review the wound and sign a fitness-to-fly certificate before a long-haul flight.
What pushes the final bill above the estimate?
Extra ICU days, a redo procedure, uncontrolled diabetes, kidney impairment or an unplanned valve repair are the usual reasons. A good estimate names the assumed ICU and ward days so you can see exactly where the risk sits.
Can an attendant travel with me?
Yes. India's MED-X attendant visa covers up to two family members travelling with a patient on a medical visa, and we prepare those applications together with yours.