About Pacemaker Implantation
A pacemaker is a small electronic device implanted under the skin to regulate abnormal heart rhythms.
It sends electrical impulses to the heart muscle to maintain appropriate heart rate and rhythm. Modern pacemakers are long-lasting and allow most patients to return to normal, active lives.
The Procedure (Already Minimally Invasive)
Performed under local anaesthesia with sedation. Small incision (about 5-7 cm) made below the collarbone. Thin wires (leads) are threaded through veins into the heart. Pacemaker device is placed in a pocket created under the skin. Device is tested and incision is closed. Procedure takes 1-2 hours. Hospital stay: same day or overnight.
What partner hospitals offer
- Devices: Pacemakers from established manufacturers such as Medtronic, Boston Scientific and Abbott
- Skilled Electrophysiologists: Cardiac rhythm specialists with extensive implantation experience
- Same-Day Procedure: Outpatient or overnight stay with rapid return to accommodation
- Pacemaker Types: Single-chamber, dual-chamber and rate-responsive devices, chosen by the cardiologist for your condition
- Comprehensive Testing: Pre-discharge device check and patient education
- Quick Turnaround: Minimal time away from home—ideal for international patients
Outcomes depend on your condition and the surgeon. Ask the treating hospital for its own outcome data before you decide.
Recovery & Travel Timeline
- Hospital Stay: Same day or 1-2 days maximum
- Wound Healing: Keep incision dry for first week
- Activity Restrictions: Avoid raising arm above shoulder on pacemaker side for 4-6 weeks
- Fit to Fly: usually 1-2 weeks after an uncomplicated implantation, as your cardiologist decides
- Return to Normal: Most activities resumed after 4-6 weeks
- Driving: After 1-2 weeks with medical clearance
Pacemaker patients usually need 1-2 weeks in India, including a device check before they fly home.
Cost in India
Costs depend on the hospital, the procedure and your reports. The indicative range on this page is a guide only; the hospital’s written estimate is the figure to rely on, and you pay the hospital directly.
