Blalock Taussig Bt Shunt Cost In Malaysia

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The Blalock–Thomas–Taussig shunt is a surgical procedure used to increase pulmonary blood flow for palliation in duct dependent cyanotic heart defects like pulmonary atresia, which are common causes of the blue baby syndrome. During the Blalock-Taussig shunt procedure, the surgeon attaches the two ends of the shunt to a major blood vessel, such as the subclavian artery, and to the pulmonary artery. The high-pressure arterial system will force blood through the BT shunt to the lungs to pick up more oxygen. Blalock Taussig Bt Shunt cost in Malaysia is between USD 4320 to USD 5280. Patient has to stay in the hospital for 3 days and outside the hospital for 10 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.

Cost related to Blalock Taussig Bt Shunt in Malaysia

Listing approximate price of Blalock Taussig Bt Shunt and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.

Treatment name Cost range
Blalock-Taussig (BT) Shunt USD 3840 to USD 5760

Frequently asked questions related to expenses that most patients have when planing for Blalock Taussig Bt Shunt.

What is the cost of tests for Blalock taussig bt shunt?

The package typically includes the cost of the tests too. The common ones before body contouring surgery include blood tests such as glucose level tests, blood clotting tests, blood chemistry, and blood count test. The main test conducted before blalock taussig bt shunt includes chest x ray, CT scan and MRI.

Are the pharmacy and medicines cost included in the package?

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.

Is there any post-treatment expense after Blalock taussig bt shunt surgery?

Blalock taussig bt shunt is being attached by the cardiologist to the major blood vessel such as subclavian artery and to the pulmonary artery which will force the blood through the BT shunt to the lungs to pick up more oxygen.  After surgery you will be kept on a mechanical ventilation  and chest tubes will be placed for collecting fluid and foley catheter will be placed for collecting urine.  The surgery and the post surgery expense are being included in the package.

How much does Blalock Taussig Bt Shunt 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 Blalock Taussig Bt Shunt in different countries is approximately:

  • Turkey USD 3600 to USD 5400
  • India USD 1920 to USD 2880

List of Centers for Blalock Taussig Bt Shunt in Malaysia

Popular Cities in Malaysia for Blalock Taussig Bt Shunt are:

Doctors for Blalock Taussig Bt Shunt in Malaysia

The right doctor to consult for Blalock-Taussig (BT) Shunt placement is a Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon.

Listing popular specialists:

Dr. Choo Kok Kuan

Dr. Choo Kok Kuan

Consultant, 26 years of experience

Ara Damansara Medical Centre, SelangorLocation

Paediatric and congenital heart diseases Vaccination Routine paediatric procedures, e.g. blood sampling General paediatrics - diagnosis and management

Dr. Ang Hak Lee

Dr. Ang Hak Lee

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Sunway Medical Centre, SelangorLocation

Paediatric Cardiology and Paediatrics.

Dr. Rosalie Yip Cheng Wan

Dr. Rosalie Yip Cheng Wan

Consultant, 25 years of experience

Sunway Medical Centre, SelangorLocation

General Paediatrics and Paediatric Cardiology.

Dr. Marhisham Bin Che Mood

Dr. Marhisham Bin Che Mood

Head of Department, 20 years of experience

National Heart Institute, IJN, MalaysiaLocation

Cardiac congenital diagnostic and interventional procedures Pacemaker implantation Arrhythmia

Dr. Mazeni Bin Alwi

Dr. Mazeni Bin Alwi

Senior Consultant, 38 years of experience

National Heart Institute, IJN, MalaysiaLocation

Paediatric Cardiology Interventional Paediatric Cardiology Simple and complex cardiac congenital diagnostic Hybrid procedures

Dr. Khairul Faizah Mohd. Khalid

Dr. Khairul Faizah Mohd. Khalid

Senior Consultant, 28 years of experience

National Heart Institute, IJN, MalaysiaLocation

ICU Care Echocardiography

Dr. Haifa Abdul Latiff

Dr. Haifa Abdul Latiff

Senior Consultant, 30 years of experience

National Heart Institute, IJN, MalaysiaLocation

Fetal Echocardiography 3D Echocardiography Structural MSCT

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