Estimated Total Cost of ICD Implantation in Cyprus
The total cost of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation in Cyprus depends on the device type, hospital, specialist fees, length of stay, and follow-up services.
An exact, current price for Cyprus could not be verified. For planning purposes, patients should request an itemised quotation directly from a Cypriot hospital rather than rely on an unconfirmed package price.
1. Main Costs to Consider
- ICD device and leads: The device and wires that connect it to the heart are usually a major part of the cost.
- Implantation procedure: Includes the electrophysiologist's fees, procedure room, and medical team.
- Hospital charges: May include the room, nursing care, medicines, and overnight monitoring.
- Pre-operative tests: May include ECG, echocardiogram, blood tests, and other cardiac assessments.
- Follow-up care: Includes device checks, cardiology consultations, and remote monitoring where available.
2. How Device Type Affects the Price
- Single-chamber ICD: Uses one lead to monitor and treat dangerous heart rhythms.
- Dual-chamber ICD: Uses two leads and may be appropriate for patients with additional pacing needs.
- CRT-D device: Combines defibrillator protection with cardiac resynchronisation therapy. It may cost more because of its additional features and implantation requirements.
The specialist should recommend the device based on the patient's medical needs, not price alone.
3. Additional Expenses
Patients travelling to Cyprus should also budget for transport, accommodation, and any extra hospital nights. Complications, additional tests, and treatment for lead problems or infections can increase the final bill.
4. How to Obtain a Reliable Price
Ask the hospital for a written quotation that includes the device, surgery, specialist fees, tests, hospital stay, medicines, and initial follow-up. Confirm whether future monitoring, complications, and device replacement are excluded.
The total budget should also account for follow-up care after returning home, especially for international patients who need ongoing device checks.
