Heart valve replacement removes a damaged aortic or mitral valve and replaces it with a mechanical valve or a tissue (biological) valve. It restores normal blood flow and relieves symptoms such as breathlessness and chest pain. Typical hospital stay: 7 to 10 days Time to plan in India: 3 to 4 weeks Who needs it?* Severe aortic stenosis or regurgitation * Mitral valve disease that cannot be repaired * Symptoms such as breathlessness, fainting or chest pain How it's done1. Gene

ASD and VSD are holes in the walls between the heart's chambers. Closure, often done with a device through a catheter, stops abnormal blood flow and protects the heart and lungs. Typical hospital stay: 2 to 7 days Time to plan in India: 1 to 3 weeks Who needs it?* Children and adults with a significant ASD or VSD * Breathlessness, poor growth in children or enlarged heart chambers * Holes not expected to close naturally How it's done1. Catheter-based device closure under seda

Paediatric heart surgery corrects heart conditions that children are born with, from holes in the heart to complex defects. Care is led by specialist paediatric cardiac surgeons and intensive care teams. Typical hospital stay: 7 to 14 days Time to plan in India: 3 to 4 weeks Who needs it?* Babies and children with congenital heart defects * Poor feeding, poor weight gain or bluish skin * Children needing staged repairs as they grow How it's done1. Detailed assessment with ech