Cardiac surgery and interventions in China
Coronary stenting and open-heart surgery are routine at Chinese tertiary hospitals. National procurement from 2021 cut average coronary stent prices from about 13,000 yuan to 700 to 800 yuan, and over 3.7 million patients received procured stents in 2021 to 2023. Foreigners usually self-pay.
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Treatments available
| Treatments | Status in China | Status in US | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary stent (PCI) | Available | Approved in China | National Health Commission (English) / Xinhua |
| Coronary artery bypass surgery | Available | Approved in China |
Hospitals with documented programs
Informational listings from cited public sources, not recommendations.
ShanghaiZhongshan Hospital, Fudan University复旦大学附属中山医院International deptVerified
ShanghaiShanghai Jiahui International Hospital上海嘉会国际医院International deptJCIVerified
HangzhouSir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine浙江大学医学院附属邵逸夫医院International deptJCIVerified
BeijingFuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases)中国医学科学院阜外医院International deptVerified
GuangzhouGuangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences)广东省人民医院International deptVerified
Clinical trials
134studies listed as recruiting with a site in China on ClinicalTrials.gov, as of 2026-10-26. See the list
We link trials only; enrollment decisions belong to trial teams. Since May 2026, charging patients to join clinical research is prohibited in China, as reported by AFP.
Frequently asked
How much do coronary stents cost in China?
After the November 2020 national bid, selected stents cost about 700 to 800 yuan each, down from an average of 13,000 yuan. Procedure and hospital fees are extra.
[1] National Health Comm…[2] gov.cn (English) / X…Are there cardiac surgery trials in China?
ClinicalTrials.gov listed 134 recruiting studies with a China site matching 'cardiac surgery' on 2026-10-26.
[1] ClinicalTrials.gov (…Sources
- China's centralized purchasing leads to 90 percent drop in price of coronary stents
“The average price for the same products from the same enterprises has decreased by 93 percent from 2019.”
- Over 3.7 mln patients benefit from centralized procurement of heart stents in past 3 years
“Prior to the program, the average price of heart stents was 13,000 yuan.”
Information only. Not medical advice, diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Talk to your doctor. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.