Cardiac Sciences
Heart Valve Replacement
Replacement or repair of a narrowed or leaking heart valve with a mechanical or tissue valve to restore normal blood flow.
- India average (estimate)
- $9,000Estimated package range: $6,800 – $11,250
- vs United Kingdom
- $30,000 – $50,000Saving in India: 63–86%
- vs United States
- $80,000 – $200,000Saving in India: 86–97%
- vs United Arab Emirates
- $40,000 – $70,000Saving in India: 72–90%
Estimated package ranges in USD. Typically excluded: implant upgrades, specialised drugs and extended ICU days.
Clinical overview
Conditions treated
- Severe aortic stenosis
- Severe mitral or aortic regurgitation
- Rheumatic heart valve disease
- Infective endocarditis damaging a valve
Who is a candidate?
- Severe valve disease on echocardiography with symptoms such as breathlessness or chest pain
- Declining heart function even without symptoms
- Heart team agreement on surgery vs a catheter-based valve
Surgical techniques
Traditional / open
Open valve replacement
Through the breastbone with a heart-lung machine; suits most valve and multi-valve operations.
Minimally invasive
Minimally invasive valve surgery
Through a smaller incision in the chest for selected single-valve cases.
Minimally invasive
TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation)
A valve delivered by catheter for selected high-risk or older patients; the device is costly and priced separately.
Why valves are replaced
Heart valves keep blood flowing in one direction. When a valve becomes narrowed (stenosis) or leaky (regurgitation), the heart has to work harder, causing breathlessness, fatigue and eventually heart failure. Replacing or repairing the valve restores normal flow.
Repair, replacement or TAVI
Mitral valves can often be repaired, preserving the patient’s own valve. Aortic valves are usually replaced. TAVI, a valve placed through a catheter, is an option for selected aortic stenosis patients after heart team review.
What to send for an estimate
Send a recent echocardiogram report (and images if available), any angiogram or cardiac CT, ECG, blood tests and a list of medicines.
Typical hospital stay & recovery
- Pre-op work-up
- 3 days
- ICU
- 3 days
- Room
- 6 days
- Local stay before flying
- 10 days
Time in India: 18–24 days· Recovery: 6–12 weeks
Recovery timeline
Days 1–3
Cardiology and surgical consults, echocardiography, angiography if over 40, dental check and blood tests.
Surgery day
Valve surgery takes about 3–5 hours.
Days 1–3 after
Cardiac ICU monitoring and early mobilisation.
Days 4–9 after
Ward stay; anticoagulation started and adjusted for mechanical valves.
Weeks 2–3
Echocardiogram, INR stabilisation and clearance to fly.
Package inclusions & standard exclusions
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Surgeon, anaesthetist and perfusionist fees | Premium valve upgrades and TAVI devices |
| Standard mechanical or tissue valve | Additional valve repair or replacement beyond the plan |
| Operating theatre and heart-lung machine | Extended ICU days and specialised drugs for complications |
| ICU (standard days) and ward stay in the chosen room category | Blood products beyond the standard allowance |
| Standard medicines during admission | Hotel stay, flights and visa fees |
Cost comparison
| Country | Estimated package range (USD) | Saving in India |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6,800 – $11,250 | — |
| United States | $80,000 – $200,000 | 86–97% |
| United Kingdom | $30,000 – $50,000 | 63–86% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40,000 – $70,000 | 72–90% |
| Türkiye | $15,000 – $25,000 | 25–73% |
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
- Transoesophageal echocardiography
- Cardiac ICU
- Cardiac catheterisation lab
- 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
Mechanical or tissue valve, which is better?
Mechanical valves last longer but need lifelong blood thinners; tissue valves avoid long-term anticoagulation but may need replacement in 10–20 years. The choice depends on age and lifestyle.
Is TAVI available instead of open surgery?
For selected patients with aortic stenosis, yes. The heart team assesses risk and anatomy from your CT and echocardiogram.
When can I fly home after valve surgery?
Usually two to three weeks after surgery, once wound healing and blood-thinner levels are stable.
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
- $2,020
- Theatre, implants & consumables
- $3,860
- Pre-surgery investigations
- $320
- Hospital stay · 6 days
- $580
- ICU · 3 days
- $910
- Airport pickup & drop
- $150
Estimated package (indicative)
$7,850
- You save about 94% vs. United States
- You save about 80% vs. United Kingdom
- You save about 86% vs. United Arab Emirates
- You save about 61% vs. Türkiye
Indicative prices in USD for planning only. Your final quote depends on your medical reports and the treating hospital.