Radiofrequency Ablation India

Rand Loftness, Shelton, WA

I was born with a heart condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, which basically is an electrical malfunction between the two chambers of my heart.  As I got older, the episodes became more frequent, and the symptoms got in the way of everything I wanted to do.  I went to a cardiologist last year, who put me on beta blockers.  The side effects—mostly depression—were worse than the symptoms, so I stopped taking them.  Then the symptoms got way worse.  I couldn’t even ride my bike the quarter mile to my mailbox without getting short of breath, dizzy and light headed.  I was out of options trying to live with the syndrome.  My capacity was so reduced, I couldn’t live life.  I had to do something. 

I learned that I needed Cardio Radio Frequency Ablation, a procedure that interrupts the abnormal electrical pathway.  I went to the University of Washington and learned the ablation would cost $70,000.  As a self-employed contractor, I’d made the choice a long time ago not to pay for health insurance, and just self-fund my medical expenses.  I could afford the $70,000, but it seemed ridiculous. 

I got on the internet, checked out several sites, and filled out some on-line inquiries.  I found I could get the procedure done in Thailand for $12,000 to $18,000.  While I was thinking seriously about going there, WorldMed Assist responded to my e-mail, and suggested I hold tight for a few days while they researched other options.  They got back to me, as promised,  with quotes from two hospitals in India.  I chose Apollo Hospital in Delhi, for $4500.  Now we’re talking!  In the end, it actually only cost $3300.
My only hesitation was sitting that long on an airplane, but for that kind of savings, I was ready to pack my bags.  I wasn’t at all concerned about being treated in India.  I had a friend, Bill, who wanted to go there on vacation, so I said, “Let’s go!”

WorldMed Assist made everything so easy; all I had to do was get to the airport.  The staff was very clear, encouraging and enthusiastic.  I was completely at ease with my decision.

I was met at the Delhi airport and driven to the hospital.  Everything was smooth and simple.  I was released three days later and then Bill and I started touring around.  I worked around two follow-up appointments—one at 2 days, another at two weeks.  In the meantime, we went all around Northern India, and participated in a protest against the atrocities in Nepal at the Dalai Lama’s home.  We went to the Taj Majal, which was overwhelming.  The weather was great.  I couldn’t have done any of these things prior to my heart treatment.

This was an entirely positive experience.  I’ve had no problems since the procedure, and now I can get back to climbing, skiing, regular exercise, and living my life.