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Balloon Septostomy Cost In Malaysia

Minimum Cost USD2700
Maximum Cost USD3300
  • Days In Hospital 2 days
  • Outside Hospital Stay 5 days
  • Success Rate 64-76%

Cost of Balloon Septostomy in Malaysia: Detailed Overview

Balloon Septostomy cost in Malaysia is between USD 2700 to USD 3300. Patient has to stay in the hospital for 2 days and outside the hospital for 5 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.

Balloon Septostomy is the widening of a foramen ovale, patent foramen ovale (PFO), or atrial septal defect (ASD) via cardiac catheterization (heart cath) using a balloon catheter. This procedure allows a greater amount of oxygenated blood to enter the systemic circulation.
In Balloon Septostomy, a deflated balloon catheter is inserted into the first catheter and guided to the heart. A small camera inside the balloon catheter allows the doctor to see the heart on a video monitor, and a series of X-rays with dye and contrast are taken.

Cost related to Balloon Septostomy in Malaysia

Listing approximate price of Balloon Septostomy and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.

Treatment name Min. Cost Max. Cost
Balloon Septostomy USD 2400 USD 3600

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How much does Balloon Septostomy cost in different countries?

For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Balloon Septostomy in different countries is approximately:

Countries Min. Cost Max. Cost
India USD 1200 USD 1800

Success Rate

The success rate varies between 64-76%.

Doctors for Balloon Septostomy in Malaysia

The right doctor to consult for Balloon Septostomy is a Cardiac Surgeon.

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Frequently Asked Questions Related to Balloon Septostomy Cost

The package typically includes the cost of the tests too. The common ones before an augmentation cystoplasty include some  blood tests such as glucose level tests, blood clotting tests, blood chemistry, and blood count test.  Some other tests conducted for balloon septostomy includes chest x ray and electrocardiogram.

All medicines in the time frame that the patient is at the hospital are covered in the package. Medicines taken for recovery are usually not covered in the package price.

Once this catheter is in place, a deflated balloon catheter is inserted into the first catheter and guided to the heart. A small camera inside the balloon catheter allows the doctor to see the heart on a video monitor, and a series of X-rays with dye and contrast are taken. After surgery, patients are taken to the postoperative recovery area and monitored. Pain is likely to happen is given as appropriate.

The length of the hospital stay depends on how quickly patients recover and can perform some physical activity.Usually the patient are discharged on the same day of the surgery or they are made to stay for the whole night. The amount of time that you stay in the hospital will depend on if there were any difficulties during the procedure and healing of the catheter insertion site.

As per the norm the treatment will only be covered if it is under if the treatment is surgical or if the patient needs treatment for long term.

You can choose from a variety of procedures such as  Carotid artery angioplasty, Cerebral angioplasty etc.

Everything You Need to Know About Balloon Septostomy: Q&A

Before the Procedure (3 Questions):

Balloon septostomy is the procedure which is used to expand the artial septal defect and improves the oxygenation of the blood.

Balloon septostomy is done to widen the congenital heart defects such as foramen ovale, patent foramen ovale or artiral septal defect.

The main indication for balloom atrial septostomy are transposition of great arteries with or without associated cardiac defect.

During the Procedure (3 Questions):

Balloon septostomy is being done by a cardiologist.

Patients are instructed to give their history of any infection, bleeding  or any adverse reaction to anaesthesia. Patients are instructed not to eat anything before 12 hours of surgery.

The cardiologist begins by making a tiny incision in the groin to access the femoral artery with a catheter. Once this catheter is in place, a deflated balloon catheter is inserted into the first catheter and guided to the heart. With the help of a small camera the doctor can see inside the heart on a video monitor then a series of x ray with dye and contrast are taken. Once the balloon catheter reaches the right atrium, it is passed through the heart defect to the left atrium and inflated. After it is inflated, the balloon catheter is pulled back to the right atrium, creating a larger opening between the right and left atria which enables the oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to mix. After the balloon is deflated, both catheters are removed and the incision is closed.

Post the Procedure (2 Questions):

After surgery, patients are taken to the postoperative recovery area and monitored and painkiller is given is patient is having pain.

Some of the risks of balloon septostomy are brusises at groin region , blood clot, infection, and bleeding, arrhythmia and stroke.

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