Pediatric Cardiology & Child Heart Care in India
Compassionate care for babies, children and teenagers with heart conditions: holes in the heart, blue baby syndrome, valve problems, rhythm problems and heart muscle disease, from paediatric cardiologists and child heart surgeons in JCI and NABH accredited hospitals, with full family support.
Can my child get heart treatment in India as an international patient?
Yes. India’s JCI and NABH accredited hospitals have paediatric cardiologists, child heart surgeons, paediatric cardiac anaesthetists and dedicated paediatric ICUs who treat holes in the heart, blue baby conditions, valve and vessel problems, rhythm problems and heart muscle disease, from newborns to teenagers. Many holes can be closed through a small puncture without opening the chest, and complex defects are repaired by experienced teams. NajmCare reviews your child’s echo and reports free within 24 hours and arranges visa letters, transport, family stay and child-friendly support.
From first echo to a healthy childhood: how care is planned
Every child’s heart is different, so the plan is built from careful scans and shared with parents at every step.
Careful assessment
An echo, ECG and sometimes CT or MRI show exactly how the heart is built.
A clear plan
A paediatric heart team explains the options and the best timing.
Child-friendly procedure
Device closure through a vein, or surgery by a child heart surgeon.
Paediatric ICU recovery
Specialist nurses watch your child closely, with parents close by.
Growing-up follow-up
Regular checks and a plan for school, sport and later life.
Why international families choose India for child heart care
Child heart procedures can be costly and hard to schedule abroad. India offers experienced paediatric heart teams and family-centred care at a fraction of the price.
Child heart conditions we assess and treat
Select a condition to see typical signs, how it is diagnosed and treated, follow-up and the time you may need in India.
Atrial septal defect (ASD)
Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Tetralogy of Fallot and blue baby conditions
Transposition of the great arteries
Valve and vessel narrowing
Rhythm problems and cardiomyopathy
Kawasaki disease and rheumatic heart disease
See how a child’s heart works, and what repair means
Tap a condition to see the four chambers change. Blue is low-oxygen blood and red is oxygen-rich blood. This is a simple illustration, not a diagnosis.
What describes your child’s situation?
Choose the closest match to see what is usually advised and what to send our team first. This is a guide only, not a diagnosis.
Procedures and services we offer
Child heart care combines gentle technology with a family-centred approach.
Fetal and newborn heart scans
Detect heart conditions before birth or soon after.
Echo and heart MRI
Child-friendly scans, with sedation when needed.
Device closure
Closing holes and vessels through a vein or artery without surgery.
Child heart surgery
Repairs from newborn to teenager, including staged repairs.
Rhythm care
Ablation, pacemakers and rhythm monitoring.
Paediatric cardiac ICU
Specialist nurses, ventilators and parent-friendly recovery rooms.
Planning your child’s treatment
Typical hospital stay, return to school and time in India. Your team confirms the plan for your child.
| Procedure | Hospital stay | Back to school | Time in India |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo and consultation | Day care | Immediately | 2–3 days |
| Device closure of ASD or PDA | 1–2 days | About 1 week | 4–7 days |
| VSD closure (surgery) | 5–7 days | 3–4 weeks | 10–14 days |
| Tetralogy of Fallot repair | 7–10 days | 4–6 weeks | 14–21 days |
| Arterial switch (newborn) | 2–3 weeks | Not applicable | 3–4 weeks or longer, as advised |
| Balloon valvuloplasty | 1–2 days | About 1 week | 4–6 days |
| Catheter ablation | 1–2 days | About 1 week | 4–6 days |
From first message to follow-up, step by step
Send your child’s reports
Echo reports, scans, discharge summaries, birth records and a medicine list.
Paediatric cardiologist’s opinion
Likely plan, timing, time in India and estimated cost. It is free and carries no obligation.
Visa for the family
Hospital invitation letter for a medical visa, flights and a hotel near the hospital. See our Medical Visa Guide on najmcare.com. Visa letters cover your child and travelling parents.
Tests and plan
Airport pick-up, interpreter, echo, CT or MRI, anaesthesia review and a clear plan with parents.
Closure or surgery
Device closure or surgery, then paediatric ICU care with specialist nurses.
Growing-up follow-up
A written plan for your own paediatrician, school advice and video follow-up.
How we help you choose child heart care safely
Parents deserve clear answers. These checks help you choose with confidence.
A paediatric heart team
Paediatric cardiologists, child heart surgeons and paediatric cardiac anaesthetists work as one team.
Child-friendly care
Play support, child-sized equipment and a parent close by where the hospital allows.
Open about experience
We ask for the team’s experience and results with your child’s type of defect and share them.
Support for the whole family
Visa letters, a hotel near the hospital, an interpreter and follow-up planning for parents and siblings.
Planning your child’s heart treatment trip
A few simple steps make travel safer and calmer for your child.
- Bring all echo reports, scans, discharge summaries and birth records.
- Bring your child’s growth chart, vaccination record and medicine list.
- Tell us about breathlessness, blue spells or poor feeding before you travel.
- Carry feeds, comfort toys and essential medicines in hand baggage with a doctor’s letter.
- Ask the surgeon when it is safe to fly home, since this depends on the repair.
- Book a hotel close to the hospital, with space for a parent to stay.
What does child heart treatment cost in India?
Indicative hospital costs in US dollars. Final prices depend on the hospital, the doctor and your condition.
Estimates for comparison only. Ask for a written plan and quote before you travel.
Get a written quote
Send your reports. We reply with the doctor’s plan, the hospital, the days you need in India and an itemised estimate.
Questions parents ask about child heart treatment in India
Can my child have heart surgery in India as an international patient?
Yes. Accredited hospitals treat children from many countries with device closure, surgery and paediatric ICU care, and we support the whole family with visas, stay and interpreters.
How much does child heart surgery cost in India?
A device closure of a hole or duct costs about $2,000 to $5,000, surgery for a VSD about $3,500 to $7,000 and repair of tetralogy of Fallot about $4,500 to $9,000, depending on the hospital and your child’s needs. You receive a written estimate before you travel.
Can a hole in the heart close on its own?
Yes. Many small holes, especially small VSDs and ASDs in babies, close by themselves in the first years. Your cardiologist follows your child with scans and treats only if the hole is large or causes symptoms.
Can a hole in the heart be closed without surgery?
Often yes. Many ASDs and PDAs can be closed with a small device through a vein or artery in the groin, usually with a stay of 1 to 2 days.
At what age is surgery done for a blue baby?
It depends on the defect. Some babies need surgery in the first days or weeks of life, while others, such as tetralogy of Fallot, are repaired at about 3 to 12 months. Your team explains the best timing for your child.
Can my baby fly to India for heart treatment?
Many children can, with planning, and your cardiologist advises whether it is safe. Very sick babies may need an air ambulance with a medical team. We help with an escort and travel dates.
Will my child live a normal life after heart surgery?
Most children with simple defects live a full, active life after repair, and complex defects need lifelong follow-up. Your doctor explains what to expect for your child.
Can both parents stay with the child?
We help with visa letters, hotels near the hospital and, where the hospital allows, a parent’s presence in the ward. ICU visiting rules depend on the hospital.
How fast can I get a specialist opinion?
Within 24 hours of receiving your child’s reports. The opinion is free and carries no obligation.
Share your child’s heart reports. We’ll reply personally.
Tell us what you need. We reply with options, estimated cost and next steps, usually within 24 hours.
- No cost, no obligation
- Reviewed by a paediatric cardiologist
- Your reports stay private
General information only, not medical advice. Costs and timelines are estimates and may change. Results vary. Content reviewed October 2026.
