Drug-Eluting vs Bare Metal Stents
Drug-eluting stents (DES) — standard in India — cost $3,000–$5,500 all-inclusive. Bare metal stents are cheaper ($2,000–$3,500) but rarely recommended for international patients given DES superiority.
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Angioplasty Cost in India — Stent Price Guide for International Patients
Angioplasty with drug-eluting stent (DES) in India costs $3,000–$5,500 — compared to $30,000+ in the USA and £15,000+ in the UK.
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Cost at a Glance
Angioplasty with drug-eluting stent (DES) cost in India is $3,000–$5,500 at accredited cardiac centres, compared to $30,000+ in the USA and £15,000+ in the UK.
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) — angioplasty with stent placement — is a common cardiac procedure for international patients visiting India. When emergency angioplasty is quoted at $30,000+ in US hospitals or unavailable quickly in home countries, patients travel to India for PCI at $3,000–$5,500 with same-day or next-day scheduling.
Indian cardiac cath labs use FDA-approved drug-eluting stents (DES) from Abbott, Medtronic, and Boston Scientific — the same devices used in Western hospitals.
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Cost Comparison — India vs USA vs UK
Indicative costs at NABH/JCI-accredited hospitals. Medical Tours India provides exact estimates within 48 hours.
| Procedure | India | USA | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angioplasty — 1 DES Stent | $3,000–$4,500 | $30,000+ | £15,000+ |
| Angioplasty — 2 Stents | $4,500–$6,500 | $45,000+ | £22,000+ |
| Angioplasty — 3+ Stents | $6,000–$9,000 | $60,000+ | £30,000+ |
| Rotational Atherectomy + Stent | $5,500–$8,000 | $50,000+ | £25,000+ |
What Is Included in the Package?
Typical all-inclusive package at NABH/JCI-accredited hospitals in India:
- Interventional cardiologist fees
- Drug-eluting stent(s)
- Cath lab and consumables
- 1–2 day hospital stay
- Pre-procedure angiogram (if not done)
- Discharge medications (30 days)
Key Highlights
Emergency Angioplasty
Indian cardiac hospitals accept emergency international patients for acute MI (heart attack) angioplasty — often within hours of arrival. Medical Tours India coordinates emergency cardiac admissions.
When Is Bypass Better Than Stent?
Multi-vessel disease or blocked LAD artery may require CABG instead of stenting. Cardiac surgeons in India provide honest recommendations — stent when appropriate, bypass when necessary.
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FAQs — Angioplasty Cost India
Common questions from international patients.
A single drug-eluting stent angioplasty in India costs $3,000–$4,500 all-inclusive — stent device, cardiologist fee, cath lab, and 1–2 day hospital stay. Each additional stent adds approximately $1,000–$1,500.
Indian hospitals use FDA-approved drug-eluting stents from Abbott (Xience), Medtronic (Resolute), and Boston Scientific (Promus) — the same brands used in US and European cath labs.
Angioplasty ($3,000–$5,500) is cheaper than bypass ($5,500–$8,000) for suitable single or double vessel disease. Your cardiologist recommends the best option based on angiogram findings — not cost alone.
Most patients are cleared to fly 3–5 days after uncomplicated angioplasty. Medical Tours India coordinates travel clearance and provides a cardiologist letter for your airline if required.
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