Why have TEVAR done in China specifically?

China offers TEVAR at approximately $28,000, which is significantly lower than costs in the U.S. or Western Europe, often by 40-60%. Major cardiac centers in Beijing and Shanghai use the same advanced stent-graft technologies (e.g., Medtronic, Gore) and have high surgeon volumes—often 50+ TEVAR cases per year—ensuring expertise. Combined with streamlined medical tourism support, this provides a cost-effective, high-quality option.