Diagnosis
Acute assessment uses CT and CT angiography to exclude haemorrhage and locate the blocked vessel, with MRI and diffusion-weighted imaging for smaller or posterior-circulation strokes. Severity is scored on the NIH Stroke Scale. Rehabilitation assessment maps motor function, swallowing, speech and independence in daily activities.
Treatment Options
Acute treatment includes intravenous thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy within the treatment window, aneurysm clipping or coiling for haemorrhagic stroke, decompressive surgery where swelling is life-threatening, and revascularisation such as extracranial-intracranial bypass in selected cases. The rehabilitation phase combines physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, delivered as an inpatient programme with measurable function goals.
Typical Costs in China
Prices are reference ranges; final quotes come from the hospital after case review.
Top Hospitals for Stroke Rehabilitation
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hospitals in China treat stroke?
For acute intervention, Tiantan Hospital (Beijing) and Huashan Hospital (Shanghai) are China's leading neurology and neurosurgery centres, with Xijing (Xi'an) and Zhujiang (Guangzhou) also performing high-volume neurovascular work. For the rehabilitation phase, Dongzhimen Hospital (Beijing) combines a neurology department with traditional Chinese medicine, and Shuguang Hospital (Shanghai) and the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine are established TCM centres.
How much does stroke rehabilitation cost in China?
Reference ranges: mechanical thrombectomy $10,000–$20,000 in the acute phase, aneurysm clipping or coiling $12,000–$25,000, and an inpatient rehabilitation programme about $3,000–$7,000 per month including therapy. Your final quote depends on the intervention needed and how long you stay.
How long should rehabilitation continue?
Most functional recovery happens in the first three to six months after a stroke, which is why starting early matters. Rehabilitation is planned as a block of weeks with a function goal attached, and the length of stay is set per case after assessment. We confirm the recommended duration for your case before you travel.
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