Cardiac Ambulance Service in Mumbai — 24/7 Emergency Heart Care, On Wheels

Frequently Asked Questions — Cardiac Ambulance Service in Mumbai

• What is the difference between a cardiac ambulance and a basic ambulance? + −

  A basic ambulance provides transport with minimal medical support — a stretcher, oxygen, and first aid. A cardiac ambulance is a fully equipped Advanced Life Support vehicle with an ECG machine, defibrillator, cardiac monitor, emergency medications, and a paramedic trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. For any heart-related emergency, a cardiac ambulance is essential.

• How quickly can Ayyappa Ambulance reach me anywhere in Mumbai? + −

  Our target response time is 15–20 minutes across most parts of Mumbai, including the Western Suburbs, Central Mumbai, South Mumbai, and Navi Mumbai/Thane. Our GPS dispatch system routes the nearest available cardiac unit to your location immediately.

• Can the ambulance perform an ECG and send results to the hospital before I arrive? + −

  Yes. Our cardiac ambulances carry 12-lead ECG machines. Once our team completes an ECG at your location, the result can be shared with your receiving cardiologist so the hospital is prepared for your arrival. This significantly reduces the time to treatment, particularly for STEMI heart attack patients who need emergency angioplasty.

• Do you provide hospital-to-hospital cardiac transfer services in Mumbai? + −

  Yes. We provide fully supervised cardiac ambulance transfers between hospitals — for example, from a nursing home or secondary care facility to a tertiary cardiac centre. Our team maintains continuous monitoring during the transfer and coordinates with both the sending and receiving hospital teams.

• What is the cost of a cardiac ambulance in Mumbai? + −

  Cardiac ambulance fares in Mumbai typically range from approximately ₹2,000 to ₹3,500 for local transfers, depending on distance and the level of medical support required. Please call us for an accurate quote for your specific situation. We provide transparent pricing before dispatch.

• Do you serve areas outside Mumbai — such as Thane, Navi Mumbai, or Pune? + −

  Yes. Ayyappa Ambulance covers Thane, Navi Mumbai, Mira Road, Bhayander, Vasai, Virar, and can arrange outstation transfers to Pune and other cities across Maharashtra. For long-distance critical care transfers, please call us to discuss vehicle type, staffing, and logistics.

• What if the patient needs a ventilator during transport? + −

  Our ICU ambulances are equipped with portable ventilators and can support patients who require respiratory assistance during transport. If you believe ventilator support may be needed, please mention this when you call so we can dispatch the appropriate vehicle configuration.

• Are your paramedics certified for cardiac emergencies? + −

  Yes. All Ayyappa Ambulance staff deployed on cardiac and ALS ambulances hold active certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS). They train regularly in cardiac arrest simulation, airway management, and in-transit patient stabilisation.

• Is the ambulance service available during Mumbai's monsoon season? + −

  Absolutely. Our fleet operates 24/7, 365 days a year — including during monsoon, public holidays, and festival periods. We maintain weather-appropriate routes and have protocols to manage Mumbai-specific traffic and waterlogging scenarios during the monsoon months.

• Can I book a cardiac ambulance in advance for a planned hospital visit? + −

  Yes. For non-emergency but medically supervised hospital transfers — such as post-operative follow-ups, dialysis visits, or planned investigations for cardiac patients — you can book our ambulance in advance through our website or by calling us. We will assign an appropriate vehicle with the right level of monitoring for your needs.