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Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery in India

What is Ventricular Septal Defect? Ventricular Septal defect is a hole (defect) in the wall that separates the lower chambers of the heart. The lower chambers of the heart are called the ventricles. The wall between them is called the ventricular septum. In the normal heart, the septum prevents blood from flowing directly from one ventricle to the other. In a heart with a VSD, blood can flow directly between the two ventricles. VSD is a congenital (present at birth) heart defect. As the fetus is growing, something occurs to affect heart development during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy, resulting in a VSD.

What are the Types of Ventricular Septal Defect? Two basic types of VSD are: Perimembranous VSD an opening in the upper section of the ventricular septum, near the valves, occurs in 75 percent of all VSD cases. Muscular VSD An opening in the lower section of the ventricular septum occurs in up to 20 percent of all VSD cases.

What Cause Ventricular Septal Defect? Heredity may play a role. Parents who have congenital heart defects are more likely to have a child with VSD than parents who do not have congenital heart defects. In some cases, VSD may be due to a defect in one or more genes or to chromosomal abnormalities.

What are the Symptoms of Ventricular Septal Defect? The following are the most common symptoms of VSD. However, each patient may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: fatigue sweating rapid breathing heavy breathing congested breathing disinterest in feeding, or tiring while feeding poor weight gain

The symptoms of VSD may resemble other medical conditions or heart problems.

How is the Preparation for Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery:

If the patient is taking aspirin, contact the cardiologist to ask when to discontinue taking the aspirin. Aspirin is generally discontinued 14 days prior to surgery to minimize the risk of excessive bleeding. However, there may be a medical reason to continue the aspirin, so it is important to check with the cardiologist. If the patient is taking blood thinners such as Coumadin or Lovenox, please contact the surgeon. These patients may need to be hospitalized a few days prior to surgery to discontinue these medications and convert to Heparin prior to surgery. This decision will be coordinated between the patient, surgeon and cardiologist. A cardiologist performs a physical exam and multiple tests will be performed to ensure the patient is well for surgery. A chest x-ray (CXR), an electrocardiogram (EKG), and lab work will be performed as part of the preoperative process. All patients whether they are admitted to the hospital or not - will be placed on NPO (nothing by mouth) status after midnight the night before surgery. Clear liquids may be allowed at the specific instructions of the anesthesiologist. How is Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery Performed? The surgery to close a Ventricular septal defect is done under general anesthesia so that your child will be asleep and feel no pain. The surgeon makes a cut down the center of the chest to reach the VSD. The child is placed on a heart/lung bypass machine during surgery. The heart is stopped, and the heart/lung machine takes over for the heart, pumping red blood throughout the body. The heart/lung machine also brings oxygen-poor blood back to the machine where it picks up oxygen. The surgeon uses a special patch or stitches to close the VSD. The surgeon puts the patch over the VSD and sews it into place. Once the repair is completed, the heart is restarted. The child is taken off the heart/lung bypass machine. The surgeon closes the skin incision.

How is the Follow up Post VSD Surgery? People with repaired VSDs who do not have other heart problems and those with small, unrepaired, asymptomatic VSDs should have a regular examination by a cardiologist, but usually do not need to see an adult congenital heart disease specialist on a regular basis. Those who have other congenital abnormalities or experience cardiac complications after VSD repair, such as valve disease, coarctation of the aorta, or aortic regurgitation, or lung problems should continue to see a specialist in adult congenital heart disease.

What is the Success Rate of Ventricular Septal Defect? Ventricular septal defect surgery did not become a widespread procedure until the 1960s, so long-term data on outcomes and life expectancy is only now being collected and analyzed. Available data indicate that adults with closed VSDs and without other heart or lung complications can expect to live a normal lifespan. In the 40 years that the operation has been widely used, about 6 percent of patients have required a re-operation to close small leaks that developed around the patch. So the success rate is 94 % which is considered to be good. What are the Benefits of Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery? Once fully recovered from surgery, most children are able to participate in normal activities. Children who ate poorly before surgery often start to eat better and gain weight, and are more active. Surgical repair of Ventricular Septal Defect is safe and has very few complications, as the surgeons are using sophisticated surgical equipment and techniques these days. A big bonus of surgical repair of Ventricular Septal Defect is that effects of future episodes of infective endocarditis can be prevented. Most importantly, you will enjoy the peace of mind that your child is disease free and has no sequel to fear in the future.

What are the Risks of Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery? Surgery carries with it some significant risks. Those include: Wound infection Myocarditis Arrhythmias requiring medications or pacemakers Pleural pericardial effusions

What are the Alternatives to Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery? Medications - Diuretics, Digoxin and antibiotics may be used as palliative measures to stabilize people with Ventricular Septal Defect. Septal Occluder - This procedure is similar to Cardiac Catheterization used to implant a Stent in the coronary artery. In this procedure, an umbrella shaped mesh is inserted to occlude or block the Ventricular Septal Defect. This mesh is inserted via a blood vessel in the groin and is threaded through it with the help of a thin tube called catheter.

Why Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery in India? Due to the high costs of medical treatment and surgery in the United States, the waiting lists in the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada and the lack of high tech medical procedures in many third world countries, medical tourism is expected to blossom into a ten billion dollar business world-wide. Recognizing this trend Indian government, large corporations, hospitals, and doctors are flooding the medical tourism market with choices, and prices are dropping. India boasts volumes of its excellently maintained healthcare providers by stringent government controls on the policies for control of promotion and advertisement, thus not visible much in news papers, magazines and electronic media. But certainly as good as other regional healthcare providers like Singapore and Thailand.

Many hospitals in India have set up international departments to cater especially to the international patients. India is as competitive as Singapore in the quality of healthcare, through it world class facilities of hospitals and clinics, latest machines in healthcare and more over world class renowned surgeons and doctors that it has more in number then any regional healthcare providers. Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery in India is available in following cities: Mumbai Delhi Bangalore Chennai Hyderabad Pune Nagpur Gurgaon Kerala Goa Jaipur Chandigarh

What is the Cost of Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery? India is as competitive in cost as Thailand and much superior in terms of healthcare providers, healthcare infrastructure, English speaking staff, foreign trained specialist doctors, and strict government rulings on maintaining the high standards of healthcare delivery systems. India is the most preferred medical tourism destination as it provides low cost treatment option for international medical tourists. The cost of VSD surgery in India is almost of the cost that in UK, US and other developed countries.

Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery in India- Indian Healthguru Group: Indian Healthguru Group is one of the leading medical tourism companies in India providing ventricular septal defect surgery in India. You just have to send us a query regarding your Ventricular septal defect surgery and within 24 hours an assistant will contact you for further details and interaction. From that point everything will be taken care of by that assistant, like arranging VISA, accommodation, appointment with the doctor with round the clock services to make your medical tour hassle free. We provide well qualified and professional doctors, surgeons, physicians, and medical staff who aid you in recovery from your ailment and ensure a safe and healthy journey back home.

Some of the common countries from which patients travel to India for surgery are: USA Australia Kenya Tanzania Sri Lanka Afghanistan UK New Zealand Ethiopia Zambia Bangladesh Nepal Canada Nigeria Uganda Congo Pakistan Uzbekhistan

ABOUT INDIA Located in South Asia, bordered by Pakistan, Nepal, China and Bangladesh, India is South Asia's largest, sovereign, democratic republic. India has an edge over other countries when it comes to offering comprehensive, cost-effective and timely medical care: it also offers an exotic, adventure-filled or cultural -if you wish array of destinations to discover and revel in for the travelers. Indian cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Goa, Bangalore, Nagpur, Kerala, Delhi, Pune, Jaipur, Chennai, Gurgaon, and Chandigarh offers best medical tourism service. Mumbai - Formerly known as Bombay, is the commercial & financial capital city of India. Mumbai is famous for many things, including its thriving Bollywood film industry, teeming bazaars, colonial-style buildings, Art Deco structures and a superb choice of restaurants, often being rated as the dining capital of India. The tourist district of Colaba in Mumbai is a great place to start exploring this great city. Hyderabad Hyderabad city is a great place to visit in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The place has witnessed a continuous growth for last many years. Hyderabad has become a tourist hotspot following ever increasing number of tourists during past few years. Hyderabad has a well-founded reputation as one of the safest cities in the world. Goa - The country's smallest state and famed for its colonial Portuguese and Catholic past, most tourists visit Goa for its endless selection of sandy beaches and coastal attractions. Standing proudly next to the Arabian Sea, Goa is a particularly compact state and often feels like a large town, being easy to travel. Around Goa, tourists will soon realize that the state has much more to offer than simply stunning beaches, fishing, water scooters, windsurfing and scuba diving. Bangalore - Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder and if you want to see one of the most beautiful places in India then Bangalore is the word for it. Bangalore has earned sobriquets like 'Silicon Valley of India', 'Pub Capital of India', and 'City of Gardens'. Pleasant climate with colorful gardens with lakes and glittering nightlife, Bangalore has made its own attraction for travelers as one of the most charming cities in India, Nagpur - Nagpur is the largest city in central India, but with its friendly atmosphere and dependable transportation, youll instantly feel at home. The city of Nagpur has a well-built infrastructure, is a clean and affluent city which makes a good jumping-off point for a series of trips into the far eastern corner of Maharashtra. Kerala - Natural beauty, clean air and primordial greenery amidst the vast expanse of water and sky, typifies the state of Kerala better known as God's own country. Kerala is famous for its alternative medical therapies such as Ayurveda, which help to rejuvenate and revitalize the body. The region is also home to Indias only virgin tropical rain forest the Silent Valley National Park, supporting an overwhelming range of life forms, many of which are highly endangered, and endemic to this part of the planet. Delhi - "Welcome to The Capital City of India - New Delhi" Delhi is famous as Capital city of India is located in North India. Delhi is truly a symbol of the old and the new; a blend of ancient well preserved monuments and temples along with jam-packed burger joints and up market shopping malls. Delhi has state of the art Hospitals and the best qualified doctors. Pune - Once referred to as the Oxford of the east, Pune continues to be a stronghold for academics and culture. An array of factors like availability of efficient and experienced doctors, comparatively low treatment costs, hospital facilities of international standards and many more have made Pune one of the top destinations for medical tourism. Jaipur - Jaipur is one of the most popular destinations on a tourist's itinerary. The magnificent forts, beautiful havelis and colourful bazaars make Jaipur a popular tourist destination among tourists. Jaipur has pioneered health and medical tourism in India. Chennai - Chennai is one of the most developed urban centers in the Indian subcontinent. The city forms the capital of Tamil Nadu state and is the fourth largest metropolitan city in India. They have some of the very best hospitals and treatment centers in the world. Each hospital is equipped with state of the art facilities. The technology brought into practice is the very latest, including robotic surgery. Gurgaon It is one of the four important satellite cities of the National Capital Region and is often referred to as the 'Millennium

Patients Testimonial:

Mr. Chika, Nigeria Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery in India

Hello I am Mr. Chika from Nigeria. I came to India for my cardiology treatment through Indian Healthguru Group. I came to know about the affordable medical treatment in India while searching on Internet. After getting into consultation with the Indian Healthguru Group, all the arrangements for my cardiology treatment in India were made and I was provided an excellent accommodation at par with international standard like in UK and US. An expertise cardiac doctor who was an internationally certified did my cardiology treatment. The doctor diagnosed me did all the necessary checkups that lead to a detailed diagnosis and treatment of my cardiology problems. The hospitals staffs were very polite and gave the best patient care beyond my expectations. It was very appreciable that all the process was timely scheduled and executed resulting in no confusion and smooth treatment. The hospital where I was taken for my cardiac treatment was internationally accredited and amongst the best hospitals. I am so glad that I had my cardiology treatment in India provided by such hard working and dedicated team of doctors and medical staff who took care of me 24x7. I am very happy and thankful to Indian Healthguru Group for arranging my cardiology treatment in India.I would like to appreciate for the professional manner in which Indian Healthguru Group managed my trip, right from the moment I had made contact with them, to the reception on my arrival and lastly the efficient Hospital admission for my cardiology treatment in India. At no time did I feel my time wasted and the whole process went smoothly. I proudly recommend India for various treatments to all my Nigerian citizens. It would be my great pleasure to suggest others to get their healthcare treatment in India through Indian Healthguru Group for they are one of the most professional and had working team I have ever meet.

Mr. Isiaka Taiwo, Nigeria Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery in India

I am Mr. Isiaka Taiwo from Nigeria. A few weeks ago, I had my Heart disease treatment in India. I am thankful to my medical service provider The Indian Healthguru Group for being so kind and supporting. Few weeks before, I was witnessed with palpitations or rapid thumping in my chest, also used to feel tired and light headed and at times lost consciousness with heavy chest pain. With all these symptoms, I felt the need to consult a local doctor in my hometown. The doctor after listening to this, did a couple of test which included blood test, x-day, ECG and so on and concluded that I have cardiac issues and would now require Heart disease treatment. I knew the fact that its a difficult affair to have it in Nigeria. Gradually, on browsing the internet, I came across couple of options to have my Heart disease treatment in India along with other countries like Thailand and Mexico. On comparing them, I found the option of having my Heart disease treatment in India pretty viable. I discussed this with my family members, they too agreed on my idea. Now I needed someone who can help me out to arrange my Heart disease treatment in India. With few clicks, I then came across a medical consultant called Indian Healthguru Group. it took couple of weeks to recover following the Heart disease treatment in India. But I must say that I really had great time being in India having my Heart disease treatment. Now when I am hale and hearty, I must take this opportunity to thank my medical consultant who expedited Heart disease treatment in India, besides them, I would also like to extend my words of gratitude to the surgeon who performed my treatment. This pleasant experience of being treated in India would certainly provoke me to recommend people for the same.

Knee Replacement Surgery in India

Knee replacement surgery also known as knee arthroplasty is procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve the pain and disability of osteoarthritis. It may be performed for other knee diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. The procedure has been proven to help individuals return back to moderately challenging activities such as golf, bicycling, and swimming. Total knees are not designed for jogging, or sports like tennis and skiing (although there certainly are people with total knee replacements that participate in such sports). Knee replacement is a routine surgery performed on over 600,000 people worldwide each year. Over 90% of people who have had Total Knee Replacement experience an improvement in knee pain and function.

Knee Replacement Surgery Candidates A person would be considered a candidate for knee replacement if there is: Daily pain The pain is severe enough to restrict work, recreation and ordinary activities of daily living Significant stiffness in the knee Significant instability (constant giving way) of the knee Significant deformity (knock-knees or bow-legs) that hinders normal function of the knee Damage from arthritic conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis

Success Rate of Knee Replacement Surgery: Knee replacement surgery is recognized as a miracle of modern surgery. Most orthopedic experts consider replacement to be the best method of handling arthritis in the knee. Knee replacements have literally put hundreds of thousands of Americans back on their feet and allowed them to enjoy their golden years.

Knee Replacement Surgery Preparations: If you smoke, cut down or quit. Smoking changes blood flow patterns, delays healing and slows recovery. If you drink, don't have any alcohol for at least 48 hours before surgery. Ask your doctor for pre-surgical exercises. If you are having hip or knee replacement surgery, doing exercises to strengthen your upper body will help you cope with crutches or a walker after surgery. Your primary care physician or an internist will conduct a general medical evaluation several weeks before surgery. This examination will assess your health and your risk for anesthesia. The results of this examination should be forwarded to your orthopaedic surgeon, along with a surgical clearance. Shortly before your scheduled surgery, you will probably have an orthopedic examination to review the procedure and answer any last-minute questions. You may need to take several types of tests, including blood tests, a cardiogram, a urine sample and a chest X-ray. Advice your surgeon of any medical conditions you have and of all the medications you are taking. You may need to stop taking certain medications or your surgeon may recommend substitute medications until your surgery. Medications such as corticosteroids, insulin or anti-coagulants will need to be managed before and after surgery.