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| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| AICD Implantation Package | 19940 | Single | 3 Days (Single Room) |
✓ Inclusion
- ✔Cardiologist / electrophysiologist consultation
- ✔Pre-procedure tests: ECG, echocardiogram, blood tests, chest X-ray
- ✔Branded AICD (ICD) generator and lead(s) as per package
- ✔Implant procedure in cath lab with local anaesthesia and sedation
- ✔Cath lab charges, consumables and fluoroscopy
- ✔3 days hospital stay in a single room with nursing care
- ✔Post-procedure chest X-ray and device interrogation
- ✔Device programming and patient ID card
- ✔Routine medicines and antibiotics during stay
- ✔One follow-up wound and device check before flying
- ✔Free: airport pick-up & drop, visa invitation letter, interpreter & coordinator (Satyug Healthcare)
✗ Exclusion
- ✖Coronary angiography, EP study or cardiac MRI
- ✖Upgrade to CRT-D or subcutaneous ICD
- ✖Extra hospital days beyond package
- ✖Treatment of complications such as haematoma or lead revision
- ✖Blood products
- ✖Medicines after discharge
- ✖Hotel accommodation, food and local travel
- ✖Flights, visa fees and travel insurance
- ✖Remote monitoring equipment and subscription
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🇮🇳 CARDIAC PACKAGE — INDIA
AICD (ICD) Implantation in India
An implantable defibrillator protects people at high risk of sudden cardiac arrest from dangerous heart rhythms. Implanted by experienced cardiac electrophysiologists at accredited Indian heart hospitals, with branded devices and big savings over US or Gulf prices.
✅ Free Medical Opinion in 48–72 h⚡ Branded Devices (Medtronic, Abbott, Boston)💰 Starting USD 19,940✈️ Visa & Airport Support🗣️ Interpreter Available
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1–2 hrs
Procedure time
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3 days
Hospital stay
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~98–99%
Shock success
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7–10 days
Total stay in India
📖 What is AICD Implantation?
The heart has its own electrical system that makes it beat regularly. In some people, especially after a heart attack or with a weak heart muscle, the lower chambers (ventricles) can suddenly beat very fast and chaotically. These rhythms, called ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF), stop the heart pumping and can cause sudden death within minutes.
An AICD (automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator), also called an ICD, is a small battery-powered device placed under the skin below the collarbone. One or more thin wires (leads) go through a vein into the heart. The device watches every heartbeat; if it detects a dangerous rhythm it gives fast pacing or an electric shock to restore a normal beat. It also works as a pacemaker if the heart beats too slowly.
🖼️ Understand It in Pictures
💡 In simple words
Some people are at risk of a dangerous fast heartbeat that can stop the heart pumping. An ICD is a small device placed under the skin of the chest. It watches every beat and gives a shock or fast pacing to bring back a normal rhythm.
Normal rhythm, dangerous rhythm and the ICD
👀 Symptoms in Pictures
🩻 Scans & Tests — What Doctors See
🎬 The Treatment Journey in Pictures
📅 Recovery at a Glance
Drawings: Satyug Healthcare (simplified, not to scale). Photos: Wikimedia Commons; author and licence under each photo.
🩺 Who Needs an AICD?
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Survivors of cardiac arrest
People who survived VF or VT without a reversible cause (secondary prevention).
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Weak heart after heart attack
Ejection fraction (EF) 35% or less at least 40 days after a heart attack despite medicines.
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Dilated cardiomyopathy
Weak, enlarged heart with EF 35% or less on full medical treatment for 3 months.
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Thick heart muscle with high-risk features for sudden death.
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Inherited rhythm disorders
Long QT, Brugada syndrome, ARVC or CPVT with high-risk features.
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Sustained VT
Recurrent fast rhythms causing fainting or low blood pressure.
⚠️ Warning Signs That Need Evaluation
- ➤Sudden fainting or blackouts
- ➤Fast pounding heartbeat (palpitations)
- ➤Dizziness or near-fainting
- ➤Breathlessness with a weak heart
- ➤Chest pain with palpitations
- ➤Survived cardiac arrest
- ➤Family history of sudden death at a young age
- ➤Very low EF on echocardiogram
💡 An AICD is not needed for every weak heart. Doctors first optimise medicines for 3 months, treat blocked arteries and wait at least 40 days after a heart attack, because EF often improves. If heart rhythm problems come from a reversible cause (low potassium, drugs, acute heart attack), an ICD may not be needed. Patients with very limited life expectancy usually do not benefit.
🔬 Tests Before Treatment
| Test | Why it is done |
|---|---|
| ECG | Shows heart rhythm, conduction and past heart attacks. |
| Echocardiogram | Measures ejection fraction (pumping strength) and heart structure. |
| Holter monitor (24–48 h) | Records rhythm through the day to detect VT or other arrhythmias. |
| Cardiac MRI | Shows scar in the heart muscle, which helps predict risk. |
| Coronary angiography | Checks for blocked arteries that may need treatment first. |
| Electrophysiology study (selected cases) | Tests whether dangerous rhythms can be triggered. |
| Blood tests | Kidney function, electrolytes, clotting and thyroid tests before the procedure. |
🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step
1
Consultation and tests
The electrophysiologist reviews your heart and decides the right device type.
2
Admission and fasting
You are admitted and fast for 6 hours; blood thinners are adjusted.
3
Local anaesthesia and sedation
The area below the left collarbone is numbed and you get mild sedation.
4
Making the pocket
A 5–7 cm cut is made and a small pocket is created under the skin.
5
Lead placement
Leads are passed through a vein into the heart under X-ray guidance.
6
Testing the leads
Signal and pacing thresholds are checked to ensure good contact.
7
Connecting the device
The leads are connected to the ICD generator, which is placed in the pocket.
8
Programming and closure
The device is programmed and the wound is closed with dissolvable stitches.
9
Monitoring
You are observed on a heart monitor overnight; a chest X-ray checks lead position.
10
Device check and discharge
The device is checked before discharge on about day 3.
⚖️ Types of Defibrillators
| Device type | What is done | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Single-chamber ICD | One lead in the right ventricle | Most patients needing protection without pacing needs |
| Dual-chamber ICD | Leads in the right atrium and right ventricle | Patients who also need pacing for a slow heart |
| CRT-D (biventricular ICD) | Third lead to the left ventricle to synchronise pumping | Weak heart (EF ≤35%) with wide QRS/LBBB |
| Subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) | Lead under the skin, not inside the heart | Young patients, poor vein access, infection risk |
📊 In the MADIT-II trial (NEJM 2002) an ICD reduced death by 31% in patients with EF ≤30% after a heart attack, and SCD-HeFT (NEJM 2005) showed a 23% reduction in deaths in heart failure with EF ≤35%.
📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in India, airport pick-up and hotel check-in |
| Day 2 | Cardiology consultation, ECG, echo and blood tests |
| Day 3 | Admission and AICD implantation |
| Day 4 | Monitoring, chest X-ray and wound check |
| Day 5 | Device interrogation and discharge (3 days in hospital) |
| Day 6–8 | Rest in hotel, arm care and wound check |
| Day 9 | Final review and device instructions |
| Day 10 | Fit-to-fly – Fly home ✈️ (carry your device ID card) |
🌱 Recovery After Treatment
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Days 1–7
Keep the wound dry; mild soreness for a few days.
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Weeks 1–4
Do not lift the arm on the device side above the shoulder or lift more than 5 kg.
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Week 2
Showering normally once the wound has healed.
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1 week–6 months
Driving rules vary by country; usually 1 week (prevention) to 3–6 months (after arrest or shock).
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Weeks 4–6
Return to normal activities and light exercise.
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Every 3–6 months
Device checks in person or by remote monitoring; battery lasts about 7–10 years.
🏆 Success Rate
| Outcome | Result |
|---|---|
| Successful implantation | Over 98% |
| Shock success for VF/VT | About 98–99% |
| Reduction in death (high-risk patients) | About 23–31% in major trials |
| Battery life | About 7–10 years |
| Serious complication rate | About 2–4% |
Benefit is greatest in patients with a weak heart (EF ≤35%) or prior cardiac arrest who also take their heart medicines regularly. Correct device choice and careful programming reduce unnecessary shocks.
🩹 Risks & Possible Complications
AICD implantation is a common, low-risk procedure.
- •Bruising or blood collection (haematoma) in the pocket – about 2–5%
- •Lead displacement needing repositioning – about 1–3%
- •Inappropriate shocks – about 5–10% over several years, reduced by modern programming
- •Device or pocket infection – about 1–2%
- •Collapsed lung (pneumothorax) – under 1%
- •Bleeding around the heart (tamponade) – rare, under 1%
💰 Cost of AICD Implantation in India
The cost of AICD implantation in India starts from about USD 19,940. This includes the branded defibrillator and leads, the implant procedure, cardiologist fees and 3 days in a single room. The final price depends mainly on the device type and brand chosen (single, dual chamber, CRT-D or S-ICD).
| Option / Hospital tier | Approx. cost (USD) | Hospital stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AICD implantation (this package) | 19,940 | 3 days, single room | Branded device and leads included |
| Single-chamber ICD (value option) | 9,000 – 13,000 | 2–3 days | Depending on brand and model |
| CRT-D (biventricular ICD) | 18,000 – 25,000 | 3–4 days | For weak heart with wide QRS |
| Subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) | 22,000 – 28,000 | 2–3 days | No leads inside the heart |
⚠️ Final cost depends on device type, brand, MRI-compatibility, need for an EP study or angiography, and room category. Quotes are confirmed after the specialist examines the patient in India.
📋 What the Package Includes
✅ Included
- ✔Branded ICD device and leads
- ✔Implant procedure in cath lab
- ✔Cardiologist and anaesthesia fees
- ✔3 days in a single room
- ✔Routine medicines and consumables
- ✔Chest X-ray and routine tests
- ✔Device programming before discharge
- ✔Device ID card
❌ Not Included
- ✖Coronary angiography or EP study
- ✖CRT-D or S-ICD upgrade
- ✖Extra hospital days
- ✖Treatment of complications
- ✖Hotel stay after discharge
- ✖Flights and visa fees
- ✖Remote monitoring subscription
✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Send reports | Recent ECG, echocardiogram with ejection fraction, Holter report, angiography or cardiac MRI if done, details of any cardiac arrest or fainting episodes, current medicines and kidney function tests. |
| 2. Free opinion & quotes | Within 48-72 hours you receive opinions and cost estimates from 3-5 leading hospitals to compare. |
| 3. Choose hospital & doctor | We help you compare doctors, success rates, room options and total budget. |
| 4. Medical visa | The hospital issues a Visa Invitation Letter (VIL) to the Indian Embassy. The patient and up to 2 attendants apply for an e-Medical / Medical Attendant visa. |
| 5. Travel planning | Flight guidance, wheelchair assistance, airport pick-up, hotel or guest house near the hospital. |
| 6. Treatment in India | Your coordinator and interpreter stay with you for admission, treatment, discharge and billing. |
| 7. Return & follow-up | Fit-to-fly letter, medicines, and online follow-up with your doctor after you return home. |
🎒 Travel Checklist
- 📌Valid passport (6+ months) for the patient and attendants, plus 10 passport-size photos each
- 📌Medical visa / e-visa and the hospital’s Visa Invitation Letter
- 📌All ECG, echo, Holter, angiography/MRI reports on CD / link and prescriptions
- 📌Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for travellers from African countries)
- 📌Polio vaccination certificate where applicable
- 📌Declare cash above USD 5,000 at the airport; hospitals accept wire transfer and cards
- 📌Foreigners staying longer than permitted must register with the FRRO — our team assists
⭐ Why Choose Satyug Healthcare?
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Top Accredited Hospitals
Leading heart centres such as Medanta Heart Institute Gurugram, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute Delhi, Max Saket, Artemis Gurugram, BLK-Max Delhi, Apollo Chennai, Narayana Health Bengaluru and Asian Heart Institute Mumbai.
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Senior Specialists
Implants are done by senior cardiac electrophysiologists who regularly perform ICD, CRT-D and complex rhythm procedures.
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Transparent Pricing
Multiple written quotes to compare — no hidden charges, no extra fee for our service.
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End-to-End Support
Visa, airport pick-up, accommodation, interpreter and 24/7 coordinator.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➤ How much does AICD implantation cost in India?
The package starts from about USD 19,940 including a branded device, procedure and 3 days in hospital. Single-chamber devices can cost less, while CRT-D and S-ICD cost more.
➤ How long is the hospital stay?
Usually 3 days: admission and procedure on day 1, monitoring and device check, then discharge.
➤ How long should I stay in India?
About 7–10 days so the wound can be checked and the device reviewed before flying.
➤ Is the procedure painful?
It is done under local anaesthesia with sedation, so you feel little pain. The wound is sore for a few days and is managed with simple painkillers.
➤ What does a shock feel like?
Patients describe it as a sudden strong kick in the chest lasting a second. It means the device has done its job. Contact your doctor after any shock.
➤ How long does the battery last?
Usually 7–10 years. Then only the generator is replaced in a short procedure; the leads usually stay.
➤ Can I go through airport security?
Yes. Show your device ID card. Avoid standing for long in metal detector arches and ask for a hand search if needed.
➤ Can I use a mobile phone?
Yes. Keep the phone at least 15 cm from the device and use the ear on the opposite side.
➤ Can I have an MRI scan?
Most modern ICDs are MRI-conditional, meaning MRI is possible under special conditions. Ask for an MRI-compatible device if you may need scans.
➤ What are the risks?
Pocket bruising, lead movement, infection (about 1–2%) and inappropriate shocks are the main risks. Serious complications are uncommon.
➤ When can I drive?
Rules differ by country. Usually private driving is allowed after 1 week for preventive ICDs and after 3–6 months after a cardiac arrest or shock.
➤ How many attendants can come?
One or two attendants can travel with you; we provide medical visa invitation letters for all.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation with a qualified specialist. Treatment plans and costs are confirmed only after the patient is examined. Sources: NCBI StatPearls: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator; 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for Ventricular Arrhythmias and Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death; 2022 ESC Guidelines on Ventricular Arrhythmias; Moss et al. NEJM 2002 (MADIT-II); Bardy et al. NEJM 2005 (SCD-HeFT); Mayo Clinic; NHS; British Heart Foundation. Infographics: Satyug Healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions
An ICD implant usually takes about one to two hours, and longer for more complex devices. It is done under local anaesthesia with sedation, or sometimes under general anaesthesia.
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