Heart Attack
A heart attack happens when the flow of blood to the heart is severely blocked or reduced. The blockage is generally because of a buildup of cholesterol, fat and other substances in the heart arteries. Prompt treatment is required for a heart attack to prevent death. Here, we will see everything about a heart attack, such as what is a heart attack, what are the causes and symptoms of a heart attack, what are the symptoms of a heart attack, how to diagnose a heart attack, what are the treatments for heart attack, who are the best doctors for heart attack in India, and which are the top hospitals for heart attack in India.
What the price includes
- Chief cardiac surgeon, anaesthetist and perfusionist team
- Operating theatre with heart-lung bypass setup
- 2–3 nights post-operative Cardiac ICU stay
- 4–5 nights room hospitalization with round-the-clock nursing
- Pre-op angiography review and biochemical panels
- Pre-discharge echocardiogram and cardiologist review
What it does not include
- Return international flights for patient and companion
- Serviced apartment accommodation after discharge
- Attendant visa fees and consular documentation
- Treatment of acute unassociated co-morbidities
- Subsequent outpatient cardiac medications past 30 days
- Extended cardiac rehabilitation once back in home country
What each hospital charges
Same clinical excellence across 5 accredited partner hospitals. Marlin charges no patient commission — figures are transparent official hospital estimates.
Hospital rate cards are being confirmed for this procedure.
Standard estimated procedure package starts from $12,000. Request a free review below to receive an itemized quote from our accredited partner hospitals.
Estimate your whole trip, not just the surgery
Flights, hotel, food and visas for the full 15 days — so the number you budget for is what you actually spend.
Your estimated total
$13,810 – $14,530
- Surgery, hospital and care$12,000 fixed
- Return flights (1 passenger)$920
- Hotel & meals during recovery$810
- Indian medical visas$80
The upper figure allows for a longer stay. The implant and surgery are fixed. Marlin adds nothing to any of these numbers.
Surgeons who do this operation every week
Senior consultants at JCI/NABH accredited centres with decades of dedicated procedural volume.
Dr. Vijay Kumar Chopra
Heart Failure & Cardiology
Chairman of Clinical Cardiology & Research, leading cardiology expert in complex bypass and heart failure management.
Dr. Ashok Seth
Interventional Cardiology
Padma Bhushan & Padma Shri recipient. Global pioneer in angioplasty and advanced cardiac catheter interventions.
Dr. S.K.S Marya
Senior Reconstructive Surgeon
Pioneered computerized precision surgeries and minimally invasive techniques across Asia.
What the three weeks actually look like
From sending your first medical scans to your fit-to-fly clearance.
Before you fly
Reports and a surgeon’s opinion
Send your X-rays and medical history. Within 24–48 hours you get a named surgeon’s written opinion and a costed plan from each hospital you shortlist.
Day 1–2
Arrival and tests
Airport pickup, hotel check-in and hospital consultation. Blood work, ECG, anaesthesia clearance and a fitness review are completed the same or next day.
Day 3
Surgery
The operation takes 60–90 minutes per joint. You are moved to your private room the same day and stood up with support within 24 hours.
Day 4–7
Walking with physio
Twice-daily physiotherapy in the ward. Most patients walk with a frame by day two after surgery and manage stairs before discharge.
Day 8–21
Recovery and review
You stay near the hospital in a serviced hotel with outpatient physio, then a final review, stitch removal and fit-to-fly clearance before you travel home.
✓ Verified international patient
“I paid the hospital directly at the billing counter and the number matched the estimate Marlin sent me in Nairobi. Nobody asked me for a single extra shilling.”
Questions patients ask before they book
Essential details on payments, visa processing, language and post-operative flight permissions.
Do a heart attack cause permanent damage to the heart?+
When a person has a heart attack, heart muscle is being deprived of sufficient oxygen. This leads to damage to muscle, which can affect how well the heart can pump blood. However, heart muscle will heal, and in certain cases, the muscle isn’t damaged enough to affect pumping.
What happens after heart attack?+
Generally, your heart attack symptoms will decrease as a person receives treatment. You will likely have fatigue and weakness during your hospital stay. The healthcare provider will provide you guidance on rest and medications to take.
How painful is heart attack?+
A heart attack generally causes chest pain for more than 10-15 minutes. The chest pain might be mild or severe. Some individuals do not have any chest pain or pressure.
How long does heart attacks last?+
Heart attack symptoms might last from a few minutes to several hours. Symptoms of a heart attack don’t last for multiple days. Ongoing symptoms might be a sign of a chronic heart condition. If symptoms persist, contact the doctor immediately.