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| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Catheterization Package | 500 USD | Day-care / Twin Sharing | Day-care to 1 day in hospital; total stay in India 3-5 days |
| Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization (Right / Left Heart) | 500 USD | Twin Sharing | 1 day |
| Cardiac Catheterization + Coronary Angiography | 800 USD | Twin Sharing | 1 day |
| Paediatric Cardiac Catheterization (under sedation / GA) | 900 USD | Twin Sharing | 1-2 days |
✓ Inclusion
- ✔Cardiologist consultation
- ✔Pre-procedure blood tests (kidney function, CBC, clotting) and ECG
- ✔Diagnostic right and/or left heart catheterization
- ✔Pressure measurements and oxygen saturation (shunt) study
- ✔Cath lab charges, catheters, sheath and consumables
- ✔Local anaesthesia and mild sedation (adults)
- ✔Day-care stay in a twin-sharing room
- ✔Written cath report and treatment plan discussion
- ✔Nursing care and monitoring after the procedure
- ✔Free: airport pick-up & drop, visa invitation letter, interpreter & coordinator (Satyug Healthcare)
✗ Exclusion
- ✖Echocardiogram, CT or MRI heart
- ✖Coronary angiography (available as separate package)
- ✖General anaesthesia or deep sedation for children (separate paediatric package)
- ✖Vasoreactivity test with inhaled nitric oxide
- ✖Any interventional treatment (device closure, balloon, stent)
- ✖Overnight stay or room upgrade
- ✖Treatment of complications
- ✖Hotel accommodation, food, flights and visa fees
Know More About Procedure & Surgery
🇮🇳 CARDIAC PACKAGE — INDIA
Cardiac Catheterization (Heart Cath Study) in India
A day-care test that measures pressures, oxygen levels and blood flow inside the heart to diagnose congenital heart disease, valve disease and pulmonary hypertension, and to plan surgery. Done by experienced adult and paediatric cardiologists at accredited Indian hospitals at very low cost.
✅ Free Medical Opinion in 48–72 h🫀 Right & Left Heart Studies💰 Starting USD 500✈️ Visa & Airport Support🗣️ Interpreter Available
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30–90 min
Procedure time
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Day-care
to 1 day stay
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< 1%
Major complications
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3–5 days
Total stay in India
📖 What is Cardiac Catheterization?
The heart has four chambers and valves that keep blood flowing in one direction to the lungs and body. Holes in the heart, narrow or leaking valves, weak heart muscle or high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) change the pressures and oxygen levels inside these chambers. Echo and CT give pictures, but sometimes doctors need exact measurements before deciding on surgery or medicines.
In cardiac catheterization, a thin, flexible tube (catheter) is passed through a blood vessel in the wrist, groin or neck into the heart under X-ray guidance. A right heart cath measures pressures in the right heart and lungs and the heart's output; a left heart cath measures pressures in the left heart and aorta. Blood samples measure oxygen levels to detect shunts (holes). Dye can be injected to see chambers and vessels. It is the gold-standard test for many heart conditions.
🖼️ Understand It in Pictures
💡 In simple words
A cardiac catheterization is a test where a thin flexible tube is passed through the wrist or groin up to the heart. Doctors measure pressures inside the heart chambers and lungs, check the valves, and may inject dye to see the heart arteries.
What a heart cath study can show
👀 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.
🩺 Conditions Diagnosed
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Congenital heart disease
ASD, VSD, PDA, tetralogy and complex defects – to measure shunts and plan surgery.
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Pulmonary hypertension
Confirms the diagnosis and tests response to medicines (vasoreactivity).
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Heart valve disease
Measures severity of narrowed or leaking valves when echo is unclear.
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Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
Measures filling pressures and heart output; part of transplant work-up.
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Pericardial disease
Distinguishes constrictive pericarditis from restrictive cardiomyopathy.
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Before heart surgery
Checks operability, lung pressures and coronary arteries before surgery.
⚠️ Symptoms That May Need a Heart Cath
- ➤Breathlessness on exertion
- ➤Blue lips or fingers (cyanosis)
- ➤Poor growth or feeding in babies
- ➤Chest pain
- ➤Fainting or dizziness
- ➤Swelling of legs or abdomen
- ➤Heart murmur found by a doctor
- ➤Unexplained tiredness
💡 Many heart problems can be diagnosed without a cath. Echocardiography, cardiac CT and MRI answer most questions. A cath is advised when exact pressures are needed, when tests disagree, before certain surgeries, or to diagnose pulmonary hypertension. If blocked coronary arteries are the main concern, a coronary angiography is done (available as a combined package).
🔬 Tests Before Treatment
| Test | Why it is done |
|---|---|
| Echocardiogram | Shows heart structure and function and guides the cath plan. |
| ECG | Records heart rhythm. |
| Blood tests (kidney function, CBC, clotting) | Ensure it is safe to use dye and puncture blood vessels. |
| Chest X-ray | Checks heart size and lungs. |
| CT or MRI heart (selected cases) | Gives detailed anatomy in complex cases. |
| Viral markers | Standard screening before any invasive procedure. |
🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step
1
Consultation
The cardiologist reviews your echo and reports and explains why the cath is needed.
2
Admission and fasting
Day-care admission after 4–6 hours fasting; an IV line is placed.
3
Local anaesthesia / sedation
Adults get local anaesthesia; children usually receive sedation or general anaesthesia.
4
Vessel access
A small sheath is placed in the wrist, groin or neck vessel.
5
Catheter to the heart
The catheter is guided into the heart chambers under X-ray.
6
Pressure measurements
Pressures in each chamber and the lung arteries are recorded.
7
Oxygen sampling
Blood samples from different chambers detect holes (shunts).
8
Special tests (if needed)
Vasoreactivity test with oxygen or nitric oxide, or dye injection.
9
Sheath removal and rest
The sheath is removed and pressure applied; rest for 2–6 hours.
10
Report and discharge
Same day or next day discharge with the report and treatment plan.
⚖️ Types of Heart Cath Study
| Study | What is done | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Right heart catheterization | Pressures in right heart and lung arteries, cardiac output | Pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, transplant work-up |
| Left heart catheterization | Pressures in left ventricle and aorta | Valve disease, cardiomyopathy |
| Cath + coronary angiography | Pressure study plus dye pictures of coronary arteries | Adults with suspected blockages or before valve surgery |
| Paediatric cath | Full shunt and pressure study under sedation/GA | Congenital heart disease in children |
📊 ESC/ERS 2022 pulmonary hypertension guidelines require right heart catheterization to confirm the diagnosis (mean pulmonary artery pressure above 20 mmHg), and large series report major complication rates below 1% in experienced centres.
📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in India, airport pick-up and hotel check-in |
| Day 2 | Cardiologist consultation, echo, ECG and blood tests |
| Day 3 | Day-care cardiac catheterization (overnight stay if needed) |
| Day 4 | Report discussion and treatment plan with cardiologist |
| Day 5 | Fit-to-fly – Fly home ✈️ (or proceed to surgery if planned) |
🌱 Recovery After Treatment
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First 2–6 hours
Lie flat (groin) or keep wrist still; puncture site checked.
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Day 1
Rest in hotel; drink plenty of fluids to flush the dye.
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Days 1–3
Small bruise at the site is normal; avoid heavy lifting.
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Day 2
Normal walking and light activities.
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Days 2–3
Usually fit to fly.
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Within a week
Return to normal work and school.
🏆 Success Rate
| Outcome | Result |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic success | Over 98% |
| Major complications | Under 1% |
| Minor access-site bruising | About 2–5% |
| Day-care discharge | Most adult patients |
Accuracy depends on careful measurement in an experienced lab and clear clinical questions. For children, sedation and experienced paediatric teams make the study safe and reliable.
🩹 Risks & Possible Complications
Cardiac catheterization is a low-risk test.
- •Bruising or small haematoma at the puncture site – about 2–5%
- •Temporary irregular heartbeat during the test – common, settles quickly
- •Allergy to contrast dye – uncommon
- •Kidney strain from dye – uncommon, higher in diabetic or kidney patients
- •Bleeding or vessel injury needing repair – under 1%
- •Stroke, heart attack or death – very rare, about 1 in 1,000 or less
💰 Cost of Cardiac Catheterization in India
The cost of cardiac catheterization (heart cath study) in India starts from about USD 500. This covers the cath lab procedure, cardiologist fees, consumables, local anaesthesia and day-care stay in a twin-sharing room. Combined angiography, paediatric sedation or general anaesthesia, and an overnight stay cost more.
| Option / Hospital tier | Approx. cost (USD) | Hospital stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization (Right / Left Heart) – this package | 500 | 1 day, twin sharing | Pressure and oxygen study |
| Cardiac Catheterization + Coronary Angiography | 800 | 1 day, twin sharing | Adds coronary artery pictures |
| Paediatric Cardiac Catheterization (under sedation / GA) | 900 | 1–2 days, twin sharing | For children with congenital heart disease |
| Premium hospital / single room | 700 – 1,200 | 1 day | Room upgrade |
⚠️ Final cost depends on type of study, need for sedation or general anaesthesia, vasoreactivity testing with nitric oxide, room category and overnight stay. Quotes are confirmed after the specialist examines the patient in India.
📋 What the Package Includes
✅ Included
- ✔Cardiologist fees
- ✔Cath lab charges and consumables
- ✔Local anaesthesia
- ✔Day-care stay in twin-sharing room
- ✔Pressure and oxygen saturation study
- ✔Written report and consultation
❌ Not Included
- ✖Echo, CT or MRI before the test
- ✖Coronary angiography (separate package)
- ✖General anaesthesia for children (separate package)
- ✖Nitric oxide vasoreactivity test
- ✖Overnight stay if needed
- ✖Hotel stay, flights and visa fees
✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Send reports | Recent echocardiogram report (and video if available), ECG, chest X-ray, any CT/MRI heart reports, previous surgery notes, oxygen saturation, current medicines and, for children, age and weight. |
| 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 echo, ECG, CT/MRI heart 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 Fortis Escorts Heart Institute Delhi, Medanta Heart Institute Gurugram, Max Saket, Artemis Gurugram, BLK-Max Delhi, Narayana Health Bengaluru, Apollo Chennai and Amrita Kochi (paediatric cardiology).
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Senior Specialists
Studies are done by senior adult and paediatric interventional cardiologists in high-volume cath labs.
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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 cardiac catheterization cost in India?
A diagnostic right or left heart cath starts from about USD 500. With coronary angiography it is about USD 800, and a paediatric cath under sedation or GA is about USD 900.
➤ Do I need to stay in hospital?
Most adults go home the same day. Some patients and most children stay one night.
➤ How long should I stay in India?
About 3–5 days for consultation, the test and the report discussion. Longer if surgery or a device closure is planned.
➤ Is it painful?
Only the numbing injection stings briefly. You may feel some pressure, but the catheter in the heart is not painful.
➤ Will I be awake?
Adults are usually awake with mild sedation. Children are given sedation or general anaesthesia.
➤ Is it the same as angiography?
No. Angiography takes dye pictures of the coronary arteries; catheterization measures pressures and oxygen inside the heart. Both can be done together.
➤ Why do I need it if I already had an echo?
Echo estimates pressures, but a cath measures them directly and accurately, which is essential for some surgical and medicine decisions.
➤ Is it safe for children?
Yes. Paediatric cath labs routinely study newborns and children, with major complications under 1%.
➤ What are the risks?
Bruising at the puncture site is most common. Serious problems like bleeding, stroke or heart attack are very rare.
➤ When can I fly home?
Usually 1–2 days after the test.
➤ Can treatment be done in the same sitting?
Sometimes, for example device closure of a hole or balloon valvotomy, but this is planned and quoted separately.
➤ How many attendants can come?
One or two attendants can come; for children both parents can accompany. We provide medical visa letters.
➤ What follow-up is needed at home?
Your cardiologist sends a full report and plan. Follow-up depends on the diagnosis and can be done online.
➤ Is an interpreter available?
Yes, Satyug Healthcare provides free interpreters in Arabic, French and Portuguese.
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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: Cardiac Catheterization; NCBI StatPearls: Right Heart Catheterization; 2022 ESC/ERS Guidelines for Pulmonary Hypertension; ACC/AHA/SCAI expert consensus on cardiac catheterization laboratory standards; Mayo Clinic; NHS; Cleveland Clinic. Infographics: Satyug Healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of cardiac catheterization in India starts from USD 500. Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization (Right / Left Heart): USD 500; Cardiac Catheterization + Coronary Angiography: USD 800; Paediatric Cardiac Catheterization (under sedation / GA): USD 900. The final cost depends on the hospital, room category and medical condition.
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