An ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator) monitors your heart rhythm and delivers a shock if it detects a life-threatening rhythm. It is placed under the skin much like a pacemaker. Typical hospital stay: 1 to 2 days Time to plan in India: 5 to 7 days Who needs it?* Survivors of cardiac arrest * Dangerous ventricular arrhythmias * Weak heart muscle with high risk of sudden cardiac death How it's done1. Local anaesthesia with sedation 2. Leads placed through a vein into

Hip replacement removes a damaged hip joint and replaces it with an artificial ball and socket. It relieves pain and restores mobility for people with severe arthritis, fractures or avascular necrosis. Typical hospital stay: 3 to 5 days Time to plan in India: 2 to 3 weeks Who needs it?* Hip pain affecting walking, sleep or daily tasks * Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis of the hip * Avascular necrosis of the hip * Certain hip fractures How it's done1. Pre-surgery assessm

Coronary angiography is an X-ray test that uses a contrast dye to show how blood flows through the heart's arteries. It is the most accurate way to find blockages and decide whether you need medicines, angioplasty or bypass surgery. Typical hospital stay: Same day or 1 night Time to plan in India: 3 to 5 days Who needs it?* Chest pain or pressure on exertion * An abnormal ECG, echo or stress test * Breathlessness with suspected heart disease * Planning before heart valve or b