Paediatric Cardiac Surgery in Ahmedabad – Giving Children the Start They Deserve

When a child is diagnosed with a heart condition, the weight of it lands on parents in a way that’s hard to describe. It’s not just a medical problem to be solved. It’s fear, confusion, guilt, and the desperate hope that someone qualified enough is somewhere nearby. 

Paediatric cardiac surgery in Ahmedabad at EPIC Multispecialty Hospital is built around that reality. Our team doesn’t just operate on children’s hearts — we support the families around those children through one of the most difficult experiences they will face. 

Congenital heart disease affects roughly 8 in every 1,000 births in India. In a country with Gujarat’s population, that’s a significant number of families who need this service — and need it to be done well. 

Paediatric Heart Conditions We Treat at EPIC Hospital

• Ventricular septal defect (VSD): A hole between the lower chambers of the heart. One of the most common congenital defects in India. Small VSDs sometimes close on their own; larger ones causing symptoms or heart failure require closure — surgically or by catheter-delivered device. 

• Atrial septal defect (ASD): A hole between the upper chambers. Often detected incidentally on echocardiography in older children or adults. Closure is recommended for haemodynamically significant defects. 

• Tetralogy of Fallot: A combination of four structural abnormalities that causes oxygen-poor blood to reach the body, producing the characteristic blue discolouration in affected infants. Complete surgical repair, usually in the first year of life, is transformative. 

• Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA): A fetal blood vessel that should close after birth but sometimes remains open, causing excessive blood flow to the lungs. Ligation or catheter closure resolves the problem. 

• Transposition of the great arteries: A life-threatening condition requiring surgical correction — the arterial switch operation — in the first two weeks of life. Results in experienced hands are excellent. In inexperienced hands, the risk is substantial.

What Paediatric Cardiac Care at EPIC Actually Looks Like

Children are not small adults. Their physiology, their cardiac anatomy during development, their response to anaesthesia, and their recovery trajectories are all fundamentally different — and the team managing them needs to understand that difference at every step. 

At EPIC Hospital in Ahmedabad, our paediatric cardiac programme brings together paediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons experienced in neonatal and childhood procedures, paediatric cardiac anaesthetists, paediatric ICU specialists, and a nursing team that specifically understands how to care for unwell children and their frightened families. 

The ward itself is designed for children — not as an afterthought, but as a deliberate part of the care environment. Parents are involved in care decisions, kept informed at every stage, and supported through the process rather than managed at a distance. 

And after surgery, follow-up matters. Many congenital heart conditions require lifelong cardiac surveillance — not every few years, but with a structured programme that tracks heart function as the child grows. Our team provides that continuity. 

Questions Parents Ask About Paediatric Cardiac Surgery 

How young can a child be for cardiac surgery at EPIC Hospital? 

Surgery can be performed from the first days of life in neonatal emergencies, through infancy, childhood, and adolescence. The timing depends entirely on the condition — some defects require immediate intervention at birth; others are managed electively over the first year or two. 

Is congenital heart surgery safe for very young infants? 

In experienced hands, yes — with the understanding that any surgery carries risk, and neonatal cardiac surgery is among the highest-risk procedures in medicine. Outcomes are strongly correlated with surgical volume and team experience. We are transparent about our outcomes and encourage families to ask. 

Can my child live a normal life after paediatric cardiac surgery? 

For most conditions — yes. Children who undergo successful repair of congenital heart defects go on to go to school, play sports, and lead full lives. Some conditions require activity restrictions or long-term medication. Your cardiologist will give you an honest picture of what life after surgery realistically looks like for your child’s specific condition. 

What support is available for parents during their child’s surgery at EPIC Hospital? 

Our patient care coordinators stay in close contact with families throughout the admission. During the procedure, a team member will provide regular updates. We have a family waiting area close to the paediatric cardiac ward, and our social support team can assist with accommodation guidance for families travelling from outside Ahmedabad.

Your Child’s Heart Is in the Right Hands at EPIC 

Paediatric cardiac surgery in Ahmedabad at EPIC Multispecialty Hospital is about more than the operation. It’s about giving a child the chance to grow up with a heart that works — and giving parents the confidence that every possible care was taken. 

Book a consultation with our paediatric cardiac team online, call EPIC Hospital today, WhatsApp your child’s echocardiography report, or visit us in Ahmedabad — and take the first step toward your child’s best possible outcome.