Implantable Devices for heart defects Cost in India

The cost of implantable closure devices for heart defects in India typically ranges from $1,500 to $7,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

This page covers catheter-delivered closure devices used to seal holes or abnormal vessels in the heart without open surgery. Rhythm devices such as pacemakers and ICDs are covered on their own pages. The cost depends on:

• Type of defect: atrial septal defect (ASD), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), patent foramen ovale (PFO) or some ventricular septal defects (VSD).
• Device type and size: imported occluders vary in price.
• Anaesthesia and imaging: general anaesthesia and transoesophageal echo guidance in many cases.
• Age: procedures in infants need specialised paediatric teams.

• Secundum ASD: the commonest ASD type, often suitable for device closure.
• PDA: a persistent vessel between the aorta and pulmonary artery, frequently closed with a coil or plug.
• PFO: closed in selected patients after certain strokes.
• Some VSDs: depending on their position.

Other ASD types and large or awkwardly placed defects usually need surgery. See the ASD closure and PDA device closure pages.

The NHS Golden Jubilee leaflet describes:

• Route: a tube in a vein at the groin, with the device guided to the heart and released across the hole.
• Anaesthetic: general anaesthetic or local with sedation.
• Duration: about 1–2 hours, usually with one night in hospital.
• Risks: stroke and death under 1%, major vascular complications about 5%, device movement under 1%.

• Activity: avoid heavy lifting for 1 week and strenuous exercise for 4 weeks.
• Driving: no driving for 1 week.
• Flying: the NHS Golden Jubilee leaflet advises waiting at least 6 weeks, until the follow-up review. Discuss travel timing with your cardiologist.
• Follow-up: clinic review at 4–6 weeks.