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CARDIOLOGY & CARDIAC SURGERY Procedure

Medically Supervised Cardiac Rehabilitation

3-Phase ECG-monitored aerobic conditioning, diet counseling, and cardiac risk reduction.

Cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation

Clinical Overview & Disease Information

3-Phase ECG-monitored aerobic conditioning, diet counseling, and cardiac risk reduction.

Signs & Symptoms

Early Symptoms
  • Early Post-CABG or post-angioplasty recovery during physical activity
  • Mild exertional fatigue
Common Symptoms
  • Persistent Post-CABG or post-angioplasty recovery
  • Palpitations and shortness of breath
  • Dizziness during routine walking
Emergency Symptoms
  • Severe acute chest pain lasting > 15 mins
  • Syncope / Sudden loss of consciousness

Causes & Risk Factors

Primary Causes & Etiology

  • Post-MI & Heart Surgery Recovery
  • Hypertension & Diabetes Mellitus
  • High blood cholesterol & CAD

Who is at Higher Risk?

  • Patients with diagnosed Post-MI & Heart Surgery Recovery
  • Adults over 50 years with cardiovascular risks

Diagnostic Evaluation & Testing

Diagnostic Test Clinical Purpose / What It Shows
Specialized Cardiac Evaluation & ECG for Cardiac rehabilitation Hemodynamic assessment and anatomical imaging

Comprehensive Treatment Options

Minimally Invasive: Catheter Intervention for Cardiac rehabilitation

Percutaneous transcatheter approach with minimal recovery time.

Key Advantages:
Sub-millimeter procedural accuracy
Shorter hospital stay
Rapid symptom relief

Surgical: Reconstruction for Cardiac rehabilitation

Surgical cardiac procedure for complex structural heart conditions.

Recommended For:
Advanced structural pathology
Failed catheter intervention

Advanced Medical Technologies Available in Partner Hospitals

3D CARTO Mapping Cath Lab Catheters Real-time Hemodynamic Monitors

Possible Complications If Untreated

Transient cardiac arrhythmia
Vascular catheter access hematoma
Bleeding risk

Recovery Timeline, Diet & Lifestyle Care

Recovery Timeline

Procedure / Stage Expected Recovery Duration
CCU / ICU Monitoring 24 to 48 hours
Step-Down Ward Walking 2 to 4 days
Full Cardiac Recovery 3 to 4 weeks

Recommended Post-Treatment Diet

  • Low sodium DASH cardiac diet (< 2g/day)
  • High fiber grains & omega-3

Essential Lifestyle Changes

  • Daily 30-min supervised walk
  • Complete smoking cessation
  • Daily BP tracking
When to Contact a Doctor Urgently:
Recurrent chest pain or shortness of breath
Catheter site swelling or bleeding

Prevention & Long-Term Health

Maintain blood pressure < 130/80 mmHg
Maintain LDL cholesterol < 70 mg/dL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the success rate for Cardiac rehabilitation?

Procedural success rates exceed 95% in high-volume cardiac centers of excellence.

Top Recommended Specialists Available

Dr. Ashok Seth

Dr. Ashok Seth

Chairman & Chief Interventional Cardiologist

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Dr. Naresh Trehan

Dr. Naresh Trehan

Chairman & Chief Cardiovascular Surgeon

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Dr. Aseem R. Srivastava

Dr. Aseem R. Srivastava

Chief – Pediatric CTVS & Chief – Adult CTVS

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Dr. Mukesh Kumar Gupta

Dr. Mukesh Kumar Gupta

Head - Critical Care (Unit III) & Heart & Lung Transplant

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Dr. Rajesh Misra

Dr. Rajesh Misra

Chairperson - Anaesthesia

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Dr. Amit Kumar Chaurasia

Dr. Amit Kumar Chaurasia

Chief Cath Lab & TAVI (Unit I)

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Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha

Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha

Consultant – Heart & Lung Transplant and Vascular Surgery

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Dr. Jeetendra Sharma

Dr. Jeetendra Sharma

Chief - Critical Care (Unit II) & Chief- Medical Quality

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Dr. (Col) Balbir Kalra

Dr. (Col) Balbir Kalra

Associate Chief - Cardiology (NIC)

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Dr. Rahul Mehrotra

Dr. Rahul Mehrotra

Chief - NIC & Clinical Cardiology

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Dr. Sameer Mehrotra

Dr. Sameer Mehrotra

Unit Chief - Interventional Cardiology & Electrophysiology

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Dr. Surendra Nath Khanna

Dr. Surendra Nath Khanna

Chairperson - Adult Cardiac Surgery & CTVS

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Dr. Sushant Mishra

Dr. Sushant Mishra

Sr. Consultant - Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology

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Dr. Kuldeep Arora

Dr. Kuldeep Arora

Unit Head & Chief Cath Lab (Unit II)

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Dr. Mukesh Kumar Gupta

Dr. Mukesh Kumar Gupta

Head - Critical Care (Unit III) & Heart & Lung Transplant Team

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Dr. Nidhi Rawal

Dr. Nidhi Rawal

Chief - Paediatric Cardiology

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Dr. Rajesh Misra

Dr. Rajesh Misra

Chairperson - Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine

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Dr. Rati Bansal Goel

Dr. Rati Bansal Goel

Head - Critical Care (Unit III)

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Dr. Reshma Tewari

Dr. Reshma Tewari

Chief - Critical Care (Unit I)

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Dr. Shelly Mittal

Dr. Shelly Mittal

Chief - Anaesthesia & Regional Anaesthesia

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Dr. Shubhra Shri Gupta

Dr. Shubhra Shri Gupta

Principal Consultant - Neonatology & Incharge - Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care

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Dr. Swati Aggarwal

Dr. Swati Aggarwal

Principal Consultant - Anaesthesia

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Dr. Vijay Mohan Hanjoora

Dr. Vijay Mohan Hanjoora

Chief - Cardiac Anaesthesia

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Global Cost Comparison Matrix

Procedure USA (Avg) India (ISG) Turkey (Avg) Thailand (Avg)
Cardiac rehabilitation $50,000 $1,500 $12,000 $14,000

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Commonly Prescribed Medications

  • Aspirin 75mg daily
  • Atorvastatin 40mg
  • Metoprolol Succinate 25mg

International Patient Guide

Estimated Stay in India:
Pre-op Cardiac Diagnostics 1 - 2 days
Procedure & Hospital Stay 3 - 5 days
Rehab & Return Flight 10 - 12 days total stay
Documents to Bring:
  • Valid Passport & Visa
  • Coronary Angiogram CD & ECHO Reports