Cardiac planning for Nepal

Heart Treatment in India for Nepali Patients

Prepare cardiac records for review, compare a written procedure plan and confirm the practical steps involved in travelling from Nepal to India for heart care.

Planning information, not a clinical recommendation. Existing VStake amounts are indicative planning estimates, not offers or hospital quotes. Ask the selected hospital for a written estimate after clinical review. Visa and travel rules can change.

Treatment planning

What to confirm before choosing care

A cardiologist or cardiac surgeon should review the diagnosis, angiography, echocardiography, laboratory results and current symptoms before confirming whether medication, an intervention or surgery is appropriate.

Records to prepare

  • Recent ECG, echocardiogram and angiogram files
  • Cardiology consultation notes and discharge summaries
  • Current medicines, allergies and medical history
  • Passport copies for the patient and intended attendant
Indicative cost planning

Costs to discuss with the hospital

These figures help frame questions only. They are not Nepal-specific offers, packages or final estimates.

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

USD 4,500–7,500

Existing VStake planning estimate only, not a hospital quote; surgical approach, room category and clinical complexity can change the quote.

Diagnostic angiogram

Hospital quote required

Ask whether consultation, consumables, medicines and same-day or overnight admission are included.

Angioplasty or stent procedure

Hospital quote required

The number and type of stents and the patient’s condition materially affect cost.

Valve treatment

USD 5,500–8,500

Existing VStake planning estimate for valve replacement only, not a hospital quote; implant and procedure type require confirmation.

What can change the final amount?

Diagnosis and number of affected vessels or valves
Procedure type, implant or stent selection
Cardiac fitness, associated conditions and urgency
Intensive-care, room and post-discharge requirements

Hospital options for review

Use the hospital directory as a starting list. Confirm the required department, specialist credentials, accreditation evidence, availability and written estimate for this specific case before deciding.

Explore hospital listings

Medical visa and documents

  1. 1. Obtain a case review and provisional treatment plan.
  2. 2. Ask the selected hospital which visa-support documents it can issue.
  3. 3. Check the current Indian visa requirements with the Embassy of India in Kathmandu.
  4. 4. Finalise travel only after visa and appointment confirmation.

Travel planning from Nepal

Compare current transport options from your departure city to the selected hospital city. Airline schedules, transit rules and fitness-to-fly requirements can change, so verify them directly before purchase. Keep digital and printed copies of medical reports, prescriptions, appointment details and emergency contacts.

Compare flights and accommodation

Once the hospital appointment and visa position are confirmed, use independent booking platforms to compare current options.

VStake does not control these platforms. Check price, baggage, cancellation, transit and refund conditions before paying. Avoid non-refundable bookings until treatment dates and fitness to fly are confirmed.

Items a written package may include

  • Items listed in the hospital’s written estimate
  • Procedure and standard consumables when specified
  • Defined intensive-care and room duration
  • Routine investigations explicitly included

Items to ask about separately

  • Additional stents, implants or high-cost medicines
  • Extended intensive-care or hospital stay
  • Treatment for unrelated or newly identified conditions
  • Flights, accommodation and local transport
Frequently asked questions

Questions from Nepali patients

What does CABG cost in India for a Nepali patient?

VStake’s existing planning range for CABG is USD 4,500–7,500, but it is not a provider quote. The final estimate depends on the clinical plan, hospital, surgeon, room category and required care. Ask for a written itemised estimate after record review.

What cardiac records should be sent before travelling from Nepal?

Share recent ECG, echocardiogram and angiogram files together with consultation notes, discharge summaries, current medicines, allergies and relevant medical history. The receiving hospital should confirm what it needs before scheduling care.

How soon can heart treatment be scheduled after arrival?

Scheduling depends on clinical urgency, specialist availability, pre-operative assessment and hospital capacity. Obtain a provisional plan before travel and reconfirm the appointment after visa and transport arrangements are complete.

Prepare your case for hospital review

Share the available reports and questions you want answered before considering travel.