What should an international patient prepare before traveling?

Patients should obtain a valid visa for medical treatment (S2 visa) and gather all relevant medical records, including echocardiograms, CT scans, and cardiac catheterization reports, translated into Chinese or English. It is advisable to arrange a certified medical interpreter if you do not speak Mandarin, as most hospital staff communicate in Chinese. Before travel, confirm the treatment plan with the hospital's international department and discuss post-procedure follow-up arrangements, including potential remote consultations.