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Cardiology & Heart Surgery

Coronary Artery Disease

Beijing Fuwai Hospital alone performs 16,000+ cardiac surgeries yearly. CABG and PCI outcomes match Cleveland Clinic.

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Treatment Options
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Recommended Centers
$5,000
Starting From
7-21 days
Typical Wait

Treatment Plans for Coronary Artery Disease

Compare evidence-based options at top Chinese hospitals — transparent pricing, typical wait, and recovery time.

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Drug-Eluting Stent)

Catheter-based stent placement — same-day or overnight stay.

Wait Time
3-5 days
Hospital Stay
1-2 days
Recovery
1-2 weeks
Estimated Price
Approx. $6,500
View Detailed Introduction — Procedure, Price Comparison & More
Price Comparison: China vs. USA
🇨🇳 China
$5,000
🇺🇸 USA
$22,500+
Save up to $17,500 per treatment
Procedure Steps
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Pre-op: troponin + ECG + coronary angiography
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Local anesthesia at radial/femoral puncture site
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Guide catheter advancement to coronary ostium
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Lesion crossed with guidewire
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Pre-dilation with semi-compliant balloon
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Drug-eluting stent deployment at optimal pressure
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Post-dilation with non-compliant balloon (if needed)
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Final angiography + IVUS/OCT optimization

What is PCI with Drug-Eluting Stent?

Percutaneous coronary intervention opens blocked coronary arteries using a balloon catheter and implants a drug-coated stent to prevent re-narrowing. It is the standard treatment for acute coronary syndrome and symptomatic stable angina.

Why China?

  • Domestic DES: Chinese-made drug-eluting stents (Firebird, EXCEL) at 1/3 imported Abbott/Medtronic cost
  • Cost: $5,000-$9,000 vs. $25,000-$45,000 in the US per procedure
  • Radial-first approach: Chinese interventionalists lead globally in transradial PCI

Who is a candidate?

  • Acute coronary syndrome (STEMI/NSTEMI)
  • Stable angina with significant stenosis (>70%)
  • 1-2 vessel disease or focal 3-vessel disease

Outcomes

Procedural success rate: >98%. 1-year MACE rate: 5-8%. Target lesion revascularization: <3% with latest-generation DES.

Prices are indicative ranges in USD based on partner hospital published rates. Final quote depends on your medical records and selected hospital — request a free personalized estimate.

Why China for Coronary Artery Disease

Top surgeons individually perform 500+ CABG/year. Drug-eluting stent cost ~1/3 of US.

About Coronary Artery Disease

Common Symptoms
  • Chest pain (angina)
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fatigue on exertion
  • Diaphoresis
  • Radiating arm/jaw pain
Common Causes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes
  • Smoking
  • Family history
Diagnostic Methods
  • Coronary CTA
  • Stress echocardiogram
  • Coronary angiography
  • FFR/iFR