Why Should You Get Paediatric Heart Cardiac Surgery in India

India Cardiac Surgery Site is associated with experienced cardiologists to deliver the perfect treatment and recuperative plan. Before the surgery, we will educate the patient with every fact involved in surgery and maintain the transparency in procedure, facilities and the related costs. We provide quality services and also assists with arrangements by keeping the concerns of the international patients in mind, providing you the utmost care and professionalism.

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What is Paediatric Heart Surgery?

Heart surgery is undertaken in children to rectify the heart defects a child is born with. The surgery is needed for the overall well being of the child. There are many kinds of heart defects. Defects can occur in the large blood vessels or in the heart. Some heart defects may need surgery right after the baby is born. In case of others, you need to wait for some months or years to have surgery. In some cases of Paediatric Heart/Cardiac Surgery in India, an open surgery may be enough to repair the heart defect, but sometimes a series of procedures are needed.

Types of Heart Defects:

The common type of heart defects are as follows

• Atrial septal defect- It is a hole in the part of the septum that is known to separate the atrial (the upper chambers of the heart) this hole allows the oxygen, rich blood from the left to flow into the right atrium, instead of flowing into the left ventricle as it should be. The ASD can be small, medium or large.
• Ventricular septal defect- It is a hole in the part of the septum that separates the ventricles (lower chambers of the heart) the hole allows the oxygen rich blood to flow from the left ventricle to the right ventricle.

Open-Heart Surgery:

Open heart surgery is performed when the surgeon uses a heart lung bypass machine

• An incision is made through the breast bone while the child is under general anesthesia
• Tubes are used to re route the blood through a special pump
• Using the machine, allows the heart to be stopped. When you stop the heart, it becomes easy to repair the heart itself. After the repair, the machine is removed and the heart started again. The skin incision and the breast bone are then removed.

 
To get access to the heart, first of all the surgeon has to open the chest. He or she has to cut through the breast bone. In medical terms, this is referred to as the sternotomy. Most of the patients would tend to agree on one point that this procedure is one of the easiest and safest during the course of surgery. Performing it is nothing, but an artificial fracture, and at the end of the operation the two edges of the breast bone are packed together, with steel wires. In no way it leads to deformities of the chest wall, even as the child grows. At the same during performing this, in no way means that performing it prevents the progression of already existing chest wall deformities.
Often when the operation needed is clear cut, the physical findings and the medical record of the patient is studied in details. Then the case is studied, and a treatment plan is prescribed for the child. If any alternative course of treatment is prescribed for the child, the type and timing of the procedure are also discussed in details. Since it is a critical operation the input of many experts is also sought. The anatomy is not known until and unless the surgeon has a look at the heart.

Why the Procedure is performed?

Some form of heart defects needs   repair soon after birth, whereas some heart defects may need not be repaired at all. Paediatric Heart/Cardiac Surgery in India reviews of patients indicates that the following form of symptoms is associated with surgery

• Nail beds or blue or gray skin. These symptoms indicate that there is not enough oxygen in the blood
• Difficulty in breathing as the lungs becomes too wet.
• Problems with the heart beats or rhythms
• Poor sleeping habits or lack of growth of the child

What are the risks involved with the procedure?

The medical centres or hospitals which perform surgery on the patients have nurses, surgeons and technicians who are specifically trained to perform this procedure. They have well resourced staff who will take care of your child after surgery. Some of the risks associated with this surgery are as follows
Bleeding during surgery or after the days of the surgery:

• Problems in breathing
• Bad reactions to any form of medicines
• Any form of infections

 
The additional risks during the heart surgery are

• Air bubbles or blood clots
• Heart problems or heart attack
• Pneumonia or strokes
• Blood clots

During Free Consultation Paediatric Heart/Cardiac Surgery in India it is better to discuss with your surgeon the pros along with the cons of the surgery. This will help you formulate a clear cut idea on what to expect during the course of the surgery.

 What to Expect before the Surgery?

If you have a child, who needs a surgery, talk to them before the surgery? If you have a preschool child, tell them the day before it is going to happen and make them understand that they are going to stay in the hospital for a few days.
If your child is older, educate them about the procedure. Start talking to them about one week earlier than the procedure. One should involve the child’s specialist (one who looks after the child) and show them the surgical areas.
Some of the different tests which are performed on the child are

• Blood tests (complete blood count, cross match and clotting factors)
• Electrocardiogram and Echocardiogram
• X rays of the chest
• Physical and test

Always inform the doctor about what medicines your child is taking. During the days before the surgery, if your child is into the intake of blood thinners (drugs which make it hard for the blood to clot) talk with the child’s provider to stop giving these drugs to the child.
Ask which drugs the child should take on the day of the surgery.

• On the day of the surgery the child will be asked not to eat or drink anything after midnight the day before the surgery
• Give the child the set of drugs after surgery with a sip of water
• You will be told when to arrive at the hospital on the day of the surgery.

What to Expect During the Procedure?

Most of the kids who have undergone Affordable Paediatric Heart/Cardiac Surgery in India need to stay in ICU for 2 to 4 days after the surgery. The duration of stay is shorter for people who have closed heart surgery.  During the time in the ICU, your child will have:

• A tube in the airway and a respirator which will help you in breathing. The child will be kept sleeping while on a respirator
• One or two small tubes in the vein to give medicines or fluids
• A tube in the bladder to drain and measure the urine for a number of days
• Many tubes and electrical lines to monitor the child

What to Expect After the Procedure?

By the time, the child leaves the hospital all the wires along with the tubes will be removed. The child will be encouraged to start all the daily activities. Some children may be eating or drinking within 1 or 2 days, whereas the others may take longer. When the child is discharged from the hospital, the parents are informed on what sort of activities the child can undertake, how to care for the incision and when to give the medicines which the child need.
The child would need several weeks to recover. You need to talk to the provider on when your child can return back to school.

Why choose an Indian Hospital for Paediatric Heart Surgery?

When you are on the lookout for Low cost Paediatric Heart/Cardiac Surgery in India, the choice of the hospital assumes a lot of importance and the name of the Indian hospitals springs to the top.  When you travel to India, the accommodation of your near and dear ones also adds up to the cost. The patient may require accommodation on arrival as well as the post surgical period. When you choose the hospital it will be prudent to check the availability of accommodation close to the hospital so that the logistics aspect is taken care off. The entire treatment process also tends to become easier.

Paediatric Heart/Cardiac Surgery Cost in India

Because of considerable savings on the cost front, India is flooded with medical tourists from all over the world. As the country boasts of a diverse culture there are plenty of breathtaking tourist spots in the country. Be it the backwaters of Kerala, the ancient structure of Kolkata, the beaches of Goa and the list is endless. In fact, you can combine a vacation with a visit to the beautiful tourist attractions of the place. You will be spoiled for choices in the quest for choosing one.

FAQ’s

• How long will the surgery take?
  • The amount of time in the operating room depends upon the child’s heart defect and type of surgery. Your surgeon will be able to answer this question. When the surgery is completed, your surgeon will meet with you. Parents are allowed to visit the child approximately one hour after the child’s arrival in the PICU.

• Where do parents wait during the surgery?
  • There is a large waiting area, near the cardiac operating rooms. Parents, other family, and friends may wait there. Someone from the operating room will update you during the surgery.

• What about anesthesia?
  • There are a variety of different methods that can be used to put your child to sleep. Anesthetic plans are individualized for each patient, and you will have an opportunity to speak with the anesthesiologist prior to the surgery. Usually, children first are given a sedative by mouth to reduce their anxiety, then they may be given an inhaled medicine given through a mask. Generally, an intravenous line is started only after the child is asleep.

• Will my child need a blood transfusion?
  • Yes, with very few exceptions, any child having heart surgery will need a blood transfusion. We encourage family and friends to donate blood for the child.

• Will I be able to stay with my child at all times, even in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit?
  • Yes, we encourage a parent to stay with the child. We have cots and reclining chairs available for this purpose. Once the child is transferred to the Pediatric Ward, each room has a cot and a private bathroom with a shower.

• What should we bring to the hospital?
  • We encourage parents to try to create a familiar and home-like environment for their child because we want your child’s hospital experience to be as comfortable as possible. We will provide all the basic necessities for the child’s hospital stay, but you are encouraged to bring any of the following items to make your child feel more comfortable:
• Pajamas, robe, slippers
• Special blanket, stuffed animal or other comfort object
• Favorite toy
• Favorite DVD
• Family photos

• A small hole which is not causing enlargement of heart or other symptoms is not a botheration as it cannot affect the lungs. SBE prophylaxis is not a kind of medication, but it is the set of advices given to the patient. In the presence of a hole in the heart, the smoothness of the inner surface of the heart is not maintained. The rough area inside the heart can provide a hiding space for bacteria inside the heart. This is a very serious complication for an otherwise benign condition. A simple way of getting bacteria in the blood is to keep a bad oro-dental hygiene. When we brush our teeth there may be bleeding and also the entrance of bacteria of oral cavity into the blood.

• How long will my child be in the hospital?
  • Every child is different. Every day your child is here, your doctor and/or nurse will make it a priority to communicate with you about the child’s condition and progress and plan for discharge.

• Who can visit?
  • We know it is important to keep communication consistent and open with friends and family members while your child is in the hospital, but at the same time guidelines are in place to ensure proper order and care on the patient floors. Therefore, siblings and friends are allowed during normal hospital visiting hours, which are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Please ask your nurse about specific visiting hours in the Intensive Care Units, which may change during seasonal community infections, such as the flu. Parents are always encouraged to visit, unless they are ill.

• When will my child be able to eat?
  • It is very important that the child not eat after midnight on the night before the surgery. After surgery, every child is different and it will depend upon the kind of surgery he has, but children are often ready to start eating one day after their heart surgery.

• What kind of care will he need once he is home? What do we have to do when he gets home?
  • There will be virtually no special care needed once the child is discharged from the hospital. The surgical incision will be healing well and not need any bandages. You will be expected to wash the incision daily with soap and water. The child will be playing and eating almost normally when he goes home.

• Will he be on medicines at home?
  • Your cardiologist will be able to answer this question. It will depend upon the child’s cardiac defect and the type of surgery he has. Often, the child will need medicine at home for one to four weeks after surgery, your cardiologist will tell you when to stop giving the medicine.

• How soon can he go back to school?
  • Please ask your doctor. Typically, the children stay home from school for approximately six weeks.

• What will the scar look like?
  • Every child heals differently so it is difficult to predict what the scar will look like in a few months. Approximately two weeks after surgery, you can put a cream or emollient of your choice on the healing incision. Protecting the incision from the sun with sunscreen or clothing for 6 months will reduce the appearance of the scar

• When do we have to come back to the hospital?
  • Your child will be seen by the nurse practitioner or the surgeon for a wound check 1-2 weeks after being discharged from the hospital. You will also see the cardiologist in 1-2 weeks and continue to follow with him or her throughout the child’s life. It is also important that your regular pediatrician sees the child soon after surgery.

• How do I make an appointment with the best cardiologist in India?
  • All you have to do is send us your medical report and be rest assured. We will choose the best suitable surgeon for you, after consulting the experts.