Best Paediatric Cardiologists for Pulmonary Stenosis in India
This page lists 9 pulmonary stenosis doctors in India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.
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This page lists 9 pulmonary stenosis doctors in India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.
About Pulmonary Stenosis doctors in India
This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.
About the Condition
What is Pulmonary Stenosis?
Pulmonary stenosis is a structural heart condition in which the pulmonary valve — which controls blood flow from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs — is narrowed, forcing the heart to work harder to pump blood. It is most often congenital (present from birth) and ranges from mild, stable narrowing to severe obstruction that can strain the right side of the heart over time. If left unmanaged at significant severity levels, it can lead to complications including right ventricular hypertrophy, heart failure, or reduced exercise tolerance. A thorough assessment of a patient's cardiac history, symptoms, and investigations is essential before any treatment pathway is considered.
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Treatment options for Pulmonary Stenosis
Care may include lifestyle changes, medical treatment, specialist review or a procedure, depending on the diagnosis, associated conditions and individual goals. The options below are associated with this condition in the GAF Healthcare directory.
Balloon Pulmonary Valvotomy (BPV) is a minimally invasive, catheter-based procedure used to treat pulmonary valve stenosis in children.
Why it may be consideredA specially designed balloon catheter is guided across the narrowed pulmonary valve and inflated to stretch it open, relieving the obstruction to blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery. In most cases, it eliminates the need for open-heart surgery and offers excellent long-term relief for isolated pulmonary stenosis.
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Many international patients consider India for pulmonary stenosis treatment for several reasons, including:
More affordable estimates
Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.
Internationally accredited hospitals
Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.
Experienced specialists
Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.
Care coordination support
A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Pulmonary Stenosis) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Pulmonary Stenosis in India
What is Pulmonary Stenosis?
Pulmonary stenosis is a narrowing of the pulmonary valve or the area around it that restricts blood flow from the heart to the lungs, most commonly caused by a valve that did not form normally before birth. The degree of narrowing — classified as mild, moderate, or severe based on the pressure gradient across the valve — determines how the condition is monitored and managed.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Pulmonary Stenosis?
Common symptoms can include breathlessness on exertion, fatigue, heart palpitations, and in more severe cases, chest discomfort, dizziness, or fainting; infants with critical pulmonary stenosis may show cyanosis (bluish skin colouration). A heart murmur detected during examination is often the first clinical sign, particularly in children. Symptoms and physical findings alone are not sufficient to establish a diagnosis or gauge severity — formal cardiac investigations are required.
How is Pulmonary Stenosis diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a clinical examination and a chest X-ray and electrocardiogram (ECG) to look for signs of right-sided heart strain. Echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound) is the primary diagnostic tool and is used to measure the pressure gradient across the pulmonary valve — a peak gradient below 36 mmHg is generally considered mild, 36–64 mmHg moderate, and above 64 mmHg severe, though clinical context always informs these thresholds. In selected cases, cardiac MRI or cardiac catheterisation may be used to obtain more detailed anatomical or haemodynamic information before a treatment decision is made.
How is Pulmonary Stenosis treated?
The appropriate management approach depends on the severity of the stenosis, the patient's age, symptoms, and right ventricular function as determined by a qualified cardiologist or cardiac surgeon. Mild pulmonary stenosis in adults and children often requires only regular monitoring with no immediate intervention. Moderate to severe stenosis, or mild stenosis with significant symptoms, is typically addressed with a catheter-based procedure — most commonly Balloon Pulmonary Valvotomy — or, in anatomically complex cases, open surgical repair.
Can Pulmonary Stenosis be treated without surgery?
For mild pulmonary stenosis, active surveillance with periodic echocardiography is a well-established and appropriate pathway; many patients with mild stenosis never require intervention throughout their lifetime. There is no medication that reverses or resolves the structural narrowing itself, though certain drugs may be used to manage secondary symptoms such as arrhythmias. The decision to move from monitoring to an interventional approach is based on objective measurements and individual clinical assessment, not symptoms alone.
When is Balloon Pulmonary Valvotomy considered for Pulmonary Stenosis?
Balloon Pulmonary Valvotomy may be considered when conservative or medical options have not achieved enough improvement, or when the severity of the condition warrants it. The decision depends on clinical assessment, expected benefits and individual risks.
Which doctor treats Pulmonary Stenosis?
Pulmonary stenosis in children and adolescents is primarily evaluated and managed by a paediatric cardiologist, while adult patients are typically seen by an adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) cardiologist. In cases requiring surgical correction, a congenital or paediatric cardiac surgeon will be involved as part of a multidisciplinary team.
How do I choose a doctor for Pulmonary Stenosis?
When selecting a centre or specialist, it is worth asking about their annual volume of Balloon Pulmonary Valvotomy procedures, their experience with your specific age group (paediatric or adult congenital), and whether a dedicated multidisciplinary congenital heart team — including imaging specialists and cardiac anaesthetists — is involved in planning and follow-up care.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a medical summary, investigation and imaging or biopsy reports where relevant, a current medication list, previous diagnoses and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translation where needed.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team helps review initial medical information, connect you with suitable doctors and hospitals, explain next steps and indicative estimates, and organise a treatment plan before travel.
