This page lists the cardiovascular surgery hospitals in our directory offering Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion in Chennai, India, including Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, SIMS Hospital and others. Each listing links through to the hospital's full profile page.
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Top Hospitals for Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion in Chennai, India
🇮🇳 Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
Patients considering intra-aortic balloon pump insertion can be cared for by Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing intra-aortic balloon pump insertion.
🇮🇳 Gleneagles Global Hospital
Patients considering intra-aortic balloon pump insertion can be cared for by Gleneagles Global Hospital's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Gleneagles Global Hospital, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing intra-aortic balloon pump insertion.
🇮🇳 Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
Patients considering intra-aortic balloon pump insertion can be cared for by Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, accredited by NABH, NABL, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing intra-aortic balloon pump insertion.
🇮🇳 SIMS Hospital
Patients considering intra-aortic balloon pump insertion can be cared for by SIMS Hospital's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. SIMS Hospital, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing intra-aortic balloon pump insertion.
🇮🇳 Sankara Nethralaya
Patients considering intra-aortic balloon pump insertion can be cared for by Sankara Nethralaya's care team in Nungambakkam, Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Sankara Nethralaya, accredited by NABH, NABL, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing intra-aortic balloon pump insertion.
🇮🇳 Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk
Patients considering intra-aortic balloon pump insertion can be cared for by Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk's care team in Kilpauk, Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing intra-aortic balloon pump insertion.
🇮🇳 MIOT International
Patients considering intra-aortic balloon pump insertion can be cared for by MIOT International's care team in Manapakkam, Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. MIOT International, accredited by NABH, NABL, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing intra-aortic balloon pump insertion.
🇮🇳 MGM Healthcare
Patients considering intra-aortic balloon pump insertion can be cared for by MGM Healthcare's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. MGM Healthcare, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing intra-aortic balloon pump insertion.
Top Cardiovascular Surgeons in Chennai, India
FeaturedDr. A. S. Hariharan
- 12+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
- Visiting Consultant — Cardiac Surgery, Rela Hospital, Chennai
- Senior Consultant & Junior Consultant, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair and Replacement
- Aortic Root Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)

Dr. D. Senthil Kumar
- 19+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
- Senior Consultant — Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai, Present
- Senior Cardiac Surgeon, Fortis Hospital, India
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Valve Repair and Replacement Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Procedures
- Heart and Lung Transplantation

Dr. Dillip Kumar Mishra
- 33+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
- Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai — Present
- 33+ years of active practice in cardiac sciences and advanced surgical intervention
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Valve Repair Surgery
- Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Double Valve Replacement

Dr. Girinath M R
- 45+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Senior Consultant – Cardiac Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
- Extensive cardiothoracic and vascular surgery practice spanning 45+ years in Chennai
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass
- Heart Valve Repair Surgery
- Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
- Double Valve Replacement

Dr. Madhusudhan M G
- 12+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
- Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, Gleneagles HealthCity, Chennai
- Consultant, SS-Sparsh Superspeciality Hospitals, Bengaluru
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Aortic Root Replacement
- Heart Transplantation

Dr. Sridhar L F
- 27+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
- Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
- 27+ years of cardiothoracic and vascular surgical practice across multiple institutions
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
- Double Valve Replacement Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Aortic Root Replacement
How we selected these hospitals
A hospital appears on this page when Cardiovascular Surgery is among its listed specialties and it is located in Chennai, India. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.
How to Select the Best Hospital for Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion in Chennai, India?
Choosing the right hospital for intra-aortic balloon pump insertion is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:
International Accreditation
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Specialization
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Capacity and Track Record
Bed count and year established (shown below for each hospital) are a reasonable proxy for scale and operating experience.
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Understanding Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) therapy is a critical cardiac mechanical circulatory support procedure used to stabilize patients with severe left ventricular failure, cardiogenic shock, or high-risk coronary artery disease awaiting surgery — with procedural success rates exceeding 90% in experienced centers.
Clinical Overview
- The Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) is a temporary mechanical circulatory support device consisting of a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) balloon catheter, typically 25–50 mL in volume, positioned in the descending thoracic aorta just distal to the left subclavian artery.
- The device operates on the principle of counterpulsation — it inflates during diastole (triggered by the R-wave on continuous ECG) to augment diastolic pressure and coronary perfusion pressure, and deflates rapidly at the onset of systole to reduce left ventricular afterload and myocardial oxygen demand.
- The net physiological effect is an improvement in the myocardial oxygen supply-demand ratio, an increase in cardiac output of approximately 0.5–1.0 L/min, and a reduction in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, making it indispensable in the management of acute left ventricular dysfunction.
Who is a Candidate?
- ELIGIBLE PATIENTS (Primary Indications):
- Cardiogenic shock secondary to acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with or without revascularization (PCI/CABG)
- Refractory unstable angina unresponsive to maximal medical therapy (nitrates, beta-blockers, antiplatelet agents, heparin)
- Acute decompensated heart failure with low cardiac output syndrome (cardiac index < 2.2 L/min/m²)
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Treatment Options & Approaches
- IABP INSERTION TECHNIQUES:
Recovery
- PHASE 1 — PRE-PROCEDURE ASSESSMENT AND STABILIZATION (Day 0–1):
Risks to be aware of
- IABP therapy, while life-saving in appropriately selected patients, carries a defined risk profile that patients and families must be counseled on prior to consent.
Why GAF Healthcare
- GAF Healthcare provides comprehensive end-to-end non-medical support for all international patients traveling to India or the UAE for IABP therapy and cardiac care, removing administrative and logistical barriers so patients and families can focus entirely on recovery.
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