Cardiac Rehabilitation in India
A supervised programme to rebuild your strength and protect your heart after a heart attack, stent, bypass, valve surgery or heart failure: monitored exercise, nutrition, stress care, medicine review and risk-factor control, led by cardiologists and rehabilitation specialists in JCI and NABH accredited hospitals.
Can I do cardiac rehabilitation in India as an international patient?
Yes. Accredited hospitals in India offer supervised cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack, angioplasty and stent, bypass or valve surgery, heart failure and some rhythm treatments. A typical programme combines a safety check and exercise test, monitored exercise sessions, diet and weight guidance, stress and sleep care, medicine review and a home plan. Many patients start in India soon after discharge and continue with video follow-up or a local programme at home. NajmCare reviews your discharge papers free within 24 hours and arranges your visa letter, transport and stay.
Rebuilding step by step: how cardiac rehabilitation works
Rehabilitation is a safe, gradual return to strength, guided by your cardiologist and tailored to your heart.
Safety check
A cardiologist reviews your scans, medicines and exercise test, and sets your safe heart-rate range.
Monitored exercise
Walking, cycling and light strength training with ECG and blood pressure monitoring.
Heart-healthy living
Nutrition, weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes control.
Mind and sleep
Stress management, mood support and sleep advice.
A home plan
A written plan, home exercises and video check-ins to keep progress going.
Why international patients choose India for cardiac rehabilitation
Supervised programmes can be hard to access or costly abroad. India offers cardiologist-led rehabilitation at lower cost, and you can combine it with your treatment stay.
Situations where rehabilitation helps
Select a situation to see who the programme is for, what it includes, follow-up and how long to plan.
After a heart attack
After angioplasty and stent
After bypass surgery
After valve surgery or TAVI
Heart failure
After heart rhythm treatment
Prevention in high-risk adults
Leg artery disease and after stroke
See how exercise effort changes your heart rate
Tap an activity to move the gauge and change the heartbeat. Numbers are examples only, because your safe range is set by your cardiologist.
Where are you on your recovery?
Choose the closest match to see what is usually advised and what to send our team first. Your cardiologist sets your own plan.
What the programme includes
Every part of the programme is designed to protect your heart and build confidence.
Monitored exercise
Walking, cycling and strength training with ECG and blood pressure monitoring.
Breathing and posture
Breathing exercises and chest care after surgery.
Heart-healthy nutrition
Dietitian plans for weight, cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure.
Stress and sleep care
Counselling, relaxation and sleep advice.
Quit-smoking support
Counselling and medicines to stay smoke free.
Home and telerehab plan
Home exercises, a diary and video check-ins.
Programme phases at a glance
Cardiac rehabilitation runs in phases. In India you usually complete the supervised phase, then continue at home.
| Phase | Where | What happens | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1: In hospital | Ward and ICU | Early sitting, walking, breathing exercises and education | Days 1–7 after surgery or a heart attack |
| 2: Supervised programme | Rehabilitation unit | Monitored exercise, diet, stress care and medicine review | 2–6 weeks in India |
| 3: Home or local programme | Home or local gym | Independent exercise with a written plan and video check-ins | 3–12 months |
| 4: Lifelong maintenance | Daily life | Regular activity, healthy eating and a yearly review | Ongoing |
From first message to follow-up, step by step
Send your discharge papers
Discharge summary, angiogram, echo, ECG and your medicine list.
Cardiologist’s plan
Whether you are ready, the programme suggested, time in India and estimated cost. It is free and carries no obligation.
Visa and clearance to travel
Hospital invitation letter for a medical visa, flights and a hotel near the hospital. See our Medical Visa Guide on najmcare.com. Your cardiologist confirms you are fit to travel and exercise.
Safety check
Airport pick-up, interpreter, ECG, echo and an exercise test to set your safe range.
Supervised programme
Monitored exercise sessions, diet, stress care and medicine review.
Home plan and follow-up
A written plan, exercise diary and video check-ins with the rehab team.
How we help you choose cardiac rehabilitation safely
Safe rehabilitation starts with a doctor’s check and careful monitoring.
Cardiologist-led
A cardiologist reviews you first and supervises the programme, with physiotherapists and dietitians.
Monitored and safe
ECG and blood pressure monitoring during exercise, with emergency support close by.
Personal targets
Your exercise range and goals are set for your heart, age and medicines.
A plan for home
A written plan and video follow-up so progress continues after you leave.
Planning a cardiac rehabilitation trip to India
Travel only when your cardiologist agrees, and keep the journey calm.
- Ask your cardiologist when you are cleared to travel and to exercise.
- Bring discharge papers, scans, ECGs and a list of all medicines, including blood thinners.
- Do not stop medicines suddenly. Bring enough for the whole stay.
- Pack comfortable walking shoes and loose clothing.
- Plan a calm stay near the hospital, with short walks each day.
- Tell us about chest pain, breathlessness or dizziness before you travel.
What does cardiac rehabilitation 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 patients ask about cardiac rehabilitation in India
What is cardiac rehabilitation?
A supervised programme of exercise, education and lifestyle support that helps people recover after heart disease or heart surgery and lowers the chance of another event. It is led by a cardiologist with physiotherapists, dietitians and counsellors.
Can I do cardiac rehabilitation in India as an international patient?
Yes. Many accredited hospitals offer it, and you can combine it with treatment or start soon after discharge. Your cardiologist confirms you are fit to travel.
How soon after a heart attack or bypass can I start?
Gentle activity starts in hospital. A supervised programme often starts 1 to 6 weeks after a heart attack, stent or surgery, once your cardiologist clears you. Bypass patients usually wait until the breastbone is healing.
How long does a cardiac rehabilitation programme last?
Supervised programmes usually last 2 to 6 weeks in India, followed by a home programme for 3 to 12 months. Healthy habits then continue for life.
How much does cardiac rehabilitation cost in India?
A two-week supervised programme usually costs about $450 to $1,200, and a four-week programme about $900 to $2,200, depending on the hospital and sessions. You receive a written plan and estimate before you travel.
Is exercise safe after a heart attack?
Yes, when it is graded and supervised. Doctors set a safe heart-rate range and monitor you, and regular exercise lowers the risk of future heart problems.
Does cardiac rehabilitation help heart failure?
Yes. Supervised exercise can improve breathlessness, stamina and quality of life in stable heart failure, along with medicines and fluid and salt advice.
Can I continue the programme at home?
Yes. You receive a written exercise and diet plan, a diary and video check-ins, and we can share the plan with your local doctor or rehabilitation centre.
How fast can I get a rehabilitation plan?
Within 24 hours of receiving your discharge papers. The plan is free and carries no obligation.
Share your discharge papers. 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 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.
