Cardiac Sciences
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Open-heart surgery that reroutes blood around blocked coronary arteries using grafts from the chest wall, leg or arm.
- India average (estimate)
- $7,000Estimated package range: $5,300 – $8,700
- vs United Kingdom
- $25,000 – $45,000Saving in India: 65–88%
- vs United States
- $70,000 – $200,000Saving in India: 88–97%
- vs United Arab Emirates
- $35,000 – $60,000Saving in India: 75–91%
Estimated package ranges in USD. Typically excluded: implant upgrades, specialised drugs and extended ICU days.
Clinical overview
Conditions treated
- Left main coronary artery disease
- Triple vessel coronary artery disease
- Multi-vessel disease with diabetes or reduced heart function
- Blockages unsuitable for angioplasty and stenting
Who is a candidate?
- Significant blockage of the left main coronary artery
- Disease in three coronary arteries (triple vessel disease), especially with diabetes
- Angina that persists despite medicines or previous stenting
- Blockages that are not suitable for angioplasty on the angiogram
Surgical techniques
Traditional / open
Conventional on-pump CABG
Performed through the breastbone with a heart-lung machine; the standard approach for complex multi-vessel disease.
Traditional / open
Off-pump (beating-heart) CABG
Also through the breastbone but without the heart-lung machine; the surgeon selects it for suitable patients.
Minimally invasive
Minimally invasive CABG (MICS)
Through a small incision between the ribs for selected one- or two-vessel cases; availability depends on the centre.
What is CABG?
Coronary artery bypass grafting creates new routes for blood to reach the heart muscle when the coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked. The surgeon takes healthy blood vessels, usually the internal mammary artery from the chest wall and a vein from the leg or the radial artery from the arm, and connects them beyond the blockages.
How the procedure is done
Most bypass operations are performed through an incision in the breastbone. Depending on your anatomy the surgeon may use a heart-lung machine (on-pump) or operate on the beating heart (off-pump). Afterwards you spend a few days in intensive care before moving to your room.
Why patients choose India for bypass surgery
- Cost: a complete package typically costs a fraction of private care in the US, UK or the Gulf.
- Waiting times: once your reports are reviewed, surgery can usually be scheduled within days of arrival.
- One team: the interventional cardiologist and the cardiothoracic surgeon review your angiogram together and recommend bypass or stenting.
What to send for a quote
Send your coronary angiogram report (with the CD or DICOM images if you have them), a recent echocardiogram, blood tests including kidney function and HbA1c, and a list of your current medicines. The cardiac team uses these to confirm that bypass is the right option and to prepare an accurate package quote.
Typical hospital stay & recovery
- Pre-op work-up
- 3 days
- ICU
- 3 days
- Room
- 5 days
- Local stay before flying
- 10 days
Time in India: 18–24 days· Recovery: 6–12 weeks
Recovery timeline
Days 1–3
Cardiology consult, angiogram review, blood work, echocardiogram and anaesthesia assessment.
Surgery day
Bypass surgery takes 3–6 hours; most patients wake up in the cardiac ICU.
Days 1–3 after
ICU monitoring, drains removed and first assisted walks.
Days 4–8 after
Ward stay, breathing exercises and cardiac rehabilitation begin.
Weeks 2–3
Stay near the hospital for wound checks and a pre-flight review.
Weeks 6–12
Return to most daily activities; the breastbone heals fully by around three months.
Package inclusions & standard exclusions
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Surgeon, anaesthetist and perfusionist fees | Management of unrelated pre-existing conditions (e.g. dialysis) |
| Operating theatre and heart-lung machine | Extra ICU days for complications |
| ICU (standard days) and ward stay in the chosen room category | Blood products beyond the standard allowance |
| Standard medicines and consumables during admission | Hotel stay after discharge, flights and visa fees |
| Routine post-operative investigations | Specialised or high-cost drugs outside the package |
Cost comparison
| Country | Estimated package range (USD) | Saving in India |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5,300 – $8,700 | — |
| United States | $70,000 – $200,000 | 88–97% |
| United Kingdom | $25,000 – $45,000 | 65–88% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35,000 – $60,000 | 75–91% |
| Türkiye | $12,000 – $20,000 | 28–74% |
Indicative prices in USD for planning only. Your final quote depends on your medical reports and the treating hospital.
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Available hospital infrastructure
Facilities typically required for this procedure:
- Cardiothoracic operating theatre with heart-lung machine
- Cardiac ICU with ventilator and intra-aortic balloon pump support
- Cardiac catheterisation lab for angiography
- On-site blood bank
Hospitals profiled on this site with a relevant department
- Sarvesh Health City · Hisar, Haryana · NABHCardiac Sciences
Hospitals are named for identification only. Procedure availability, eligibility and final costs are confirmed by the hospital after reviewing your reports.
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Frequently asked questions
How long do I need to stay in India for bypass surgery?
Plan for about three weeks, including roughly a week in hospital and one to two weeks nearby for wound checks and clearance to fly.
Is beating-heart (off-pump) bypass available?
The cardiothoracic surgeon decides between on-pump and off-pump surgery after reviewing your angiogram and overall risk.
When can I fly home after CABG?
Most patients are cleared to fly 10–14 days after surgery once the surgeon confirms wound healing and a stable heart rhythm.
Last reviewed Nov 3, 2026.
Estimate your package
Tier 1: Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru. Tier 2: Hisar, Kochi, Jaipur and similar.
Package breakdown
- Surgeon & anaesthesia fees
- $1,840
- Theatre, implants & consumables
- $2,390
- Pre-surgery investigations
- $320
- Hospital stay · 5 days
- $480
- ICU · 3 days
- $910
- Airport pickup & drop
- $150
Estimated package (indicative)
$6,100
- You save about 95% vs. United States
- You save about 83% vs. United Kingdom
- You save about 87% vs. United Arab Emirates
- You save about 62% vs. Türkiye
Indicative prices in USD for planning only. Your final quote depends on your medical reports and the treating hospital.