Heart Valve Replacement
Replacement of a damaged heart valve (aortic, mitral, tricuspid, or pulmonary) with a mechanical or biological prosthetic valve. Can be done via open-heart surgery or minimally invasive (TAVR).
Cost comparison
91.4%
savings compared to US pricing
11.6× cheaper
Procedure details
Duration
2–5 hours (open surgery), 1–2 hours (TAVR)
Hospital stay
5–10 days (open), 2–4 days (TAVR)
Recovery
6–12 weeks (open), 2–4 weeks (TAVR)
When is this surgery needed?
- Severe aortic stenosis
- Severe mitral regurgitation
- Valve calcification or congenital defects
- Failed previous valve repair
Why is it cheaper in India?
- ✓India manufactures its own heart valves (TTK Healthcare, Meril Life Sciences)
- ✓Same international brands (Edwards, Medtronic) available at India-negotiated prices
- ✓Lower cardiac surgical team costs — not lower quality, lower cost of living
- ✓Government price caps on cardiac stents and implants since 2017
Quality & safety
India has over 50 centres performing 500+ open-heart surgeries per year. Escorts (Fortis), AIIMS, Narayana Health, and Apollo have internationally benchmarked outcomes. TAVR is available at multiple centres using Edwards Sapien and Medtronic Evolut valves.
Medical Disclaimer: All prices are approximate ranges based on publicly available hospital pricing (2024–2026). Actual costs vary by hospital, city, patient condition, and insurance coverage. Jivan is an informational platform and does not provide medical advice or arrange treatments. Always consult a qualified medical professional before making treatment decisions.