Stent Placement Procedure
Overview
A modern, painless procedure where a tiny mesh tube called a stent is placed inside a narrowed artery to keep it open and blood flowing freely. Our partner hospitals deliver stent placement using internationally recognised protocols, latest-generation equipment, and surgeons with extensive experience — many internationally trained. Cardiology procedures in Australia carry public-system waits of 60–180 days for non-urgent cases. Private gap payments commonly exceed AUD 2,000 even with insurance. Through Earth Abroad's partner network in India, the same stent placement is available from $4,500 — at a fraction of Australian self-funded cost — in JCI-accredited facilities with care quality matching or exceeding Australian standards.
Cost Comparison by Country
| Country | Avg. Cost | Hospital Stay | Savings vs Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | AUD $4,500 - $8,500 | 2-3 days | Save ~66% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | AUD $9,000 - $14,000 | 2-3 days | Save ~30-40% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia Self-Funded | AUD $14,000 - $26,000 | — | — |
Pricing indicative. Includes procedure, hospital accommodation, standard medications, nursing care, and post-procedure care. Flights, accommodation outside hospital, and travel insurance budgeted separately.
For Australian Patients: Cardiology procedures in Australia carry public-system waits of 60–180 days for non-urgent cases. Private gap payments commonly exceed AUD 2,000 even with insurance.
What's Included
- Pre-procedure consultation and diagnostic workup review
- All physician, anaesthesia and theatre fees
- Drug-eluting coronary stent (latest generation)
- Private room hospital accommodation for full duration of stay
- All standard medications and consumables in-hospital
- Specialist nursing care and post-operative monitoring
- Airport transfers and local transport in destination city
- Dedicated Earth Abroad care coordinator throughout stay
- Medical visa invitation letter (for India)
- 90-day post-treatment remote support and follow-up
Partner Hospitals
Apollo Heart Centre Chennai
🇮🇳 Chennai, India · JCI Accredited · NABH Certified
India's highest-volume cardiac surgery centre. Robotic cardiac surgery available. 25,000+ cardiac procedures annually.
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute Delhi
🇮🇳 New Delhi, India · JCI Accredited · NABH Certified
Dedicated cardiac hospital with minimally invasive and TAVI specialists. 24/7 cardiac emergency centre.
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Recommended Package
Stent Placement + Aftercare Package
5-10 days
Gurgaon or Delhi, India
From AUD ~4,500
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