Rheumatic Heart Disease
Rheumatic heart disease is a condition in which the heart valve gets damaged due to rheumatic fever. This can occur following an untreated strep infection. The condition can result in serious health problems like heart failure. On this page, we will learn more about rheumatic heart disease, such as what is rheumatic heart disease, what are the causes and symptoms of rheumatic heart disease, how to prepare for rheumatic heart disease treatment, who are the best doctors for rheumatic heart disease treatment in India, and which are the top hospitals for rheumatic heart disease treatment 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 $15,000. 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 20 days — so the number you budget for is what you actually spend.
$16,810 – $17,680
- Surgery, hospital and care$15,000 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
Chairman of Clinical Cardiology & Research, leading cardiology expert in complex bypass and heart failure management.
Dr. Ashok Seth
Padma Bhushan & Padma Shri recipient. Global pioneer in angioplasty and advanced cardiac catheter interventions.
Dr. S.K.S Marya
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.
“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.
Is rheumatic heart disease genetic?+
Although rheumatic heart disease results from an infection, research has revealed that some families are more likely to get affected with the condition than others.
What foods should be avoided with rheumatic heart disease?+
You need to avoid foods rich in saturated fat like some meats, cheese, butter, whole milk, and processed foods.
When does rheumatic heart disease begin?+
Generally, symptoms of rheumatic heart disease show up 10-20 years after the initial illness. If a child has aortic or mitral valve abnormality because of rheumatic fever, they might have symptoms such as being short of breath, mainly while doing activity or when lying down.
Is rheumatic heart disease life threatening?+
Rheumatic heart disease may come back or become a serious health problem. In certain cases, rheumatic heart disease might cause serious or even life-threatening complications.
Who are at high risk for rheumatic heart disease?+
Untreated or undertreated strep infections may raise the risk for rheumatic heart disease. Children who repeatedly suffer from strep throat infections are at more risk for rheumatic heart disease.