Advanced Heart Failure Program

Advanced Heart Failure Treatment in China

If your ejection fraction is 35% or lower and medication alone is no longer enough, China's national cardiovascular centers offer the complete pathway — CRT/ICD device therapy, coronary and valve correction, LVAD and heart transplant — with a multidisciplinary review and scheduling typically within 2–4 weeks.

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How China treats advanced heart failure

This is the typical sequence our partner hospitals' multidisciplinary teams (MDT) follow — first identifying the cause, then matching the right device, structural or surgical path.

Illustrative pathway — your final plan is determined by a multidisciplinary team after review of your records, not by this page.

1
Diagnosis

Determine the cause

A multidisciplinary team reviews whether the failure is ischaemic, valvular, electrical (dyssynchrony), congenital, or from cardiomyopathy — before choosing a path.

2
Device therapy

CRT · ICD · CCM

Cardiac resynchronization (CRT) re-coordinates the heartbeat, an ICD protects against sudden cardiac death, and CCM strengthens contraction when other options are exhausted.

3
Structural & coronary

Bypass · valve · congenital

Correcting the reversible cause — coronary bypass or stenting, valve repair or replacement (TAVR/TEER), or congenital defect repair.

4
Advanced

LVAD · transplant

When the heart no longer responds, a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) or heart transplant is coordinated at a transplant center.

Treatment options

The specific treatment depends on the cause your MDT identifies. Reference prices are estimates; final quotes come from the hospital after case review.

CRT-P / CRT-D

Resynchronizes the heartbeat for patients with LBBB or a widened QRS and reduced ejection fraction.
case-specific

ICD (single / dual / subcutaneous)

Protects against sudden cardiac death when the risk is high.
case-specific

CCM

Cardiac contractility modulation to strengthen contraction when standard device therapy is not suitable.
case-specific

Coronary stenting / CABG

Restores blood flow for ischemic (blocked-artery) heart failure.
$12,000–$18,000

Valve repair / replacement (TAVR/TEER)

Corrects severe mitral or aortic valve disease, including minimally invasive options.
$10,000–$15,000

LVAD

A left ventricular assist device supports the heart when other treatments are exhausted.
case-specific

Heart transplant

For end-stage heart failure, coordinated at a transplant center.
case-specific

Top hospitals for advanced heart failure

Independently selected for cardiac volume, transplant capability and international patient service — not by commission.

Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital
佛山复星禅诚医院
🏆 JCI-Accredited · Grade 3A
JCI-accredited Fosun Health hospital with a dedicated international medical center serving 124+ countries — multilingual, halal-meal and prayer-room support ideal for Southeast Asian patients — alongside an in-house cardiovascular medicine and heart center.
📍 Foshan (near Guangzhou Baiyun)
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Fu Wai Hospital
中国医学科学院阜外医院
🏆 #1 Cardiology in China
China's national cardiovascular center, performing around 18,000+ cardiac surgeries a year across device therapy, valve and transplant work.
📍 Beijing
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Anzhen Hospital
首都医科大学附属北京安贞医院
🏆 Top Cardiovascular Center
A high-volume Beijing cardiovascular center with a dedicated heart-failure and device program.
📍 Beijing
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Zhongshan Hospital (Shanghai)
复旦大学附属中山医院
🏆 Top 3 Cardiology
Shanghai's leading cardiac center, strong in valve and structural heart intervention alongside heart failure.
📍 Shanghai
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Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital
广东省人民医院
🏆 Top Cardiology South China
The leading cardiac center in southern China for heart-failure and device therapy.
📍 Guangzhou
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Xijing Hospital
空军军医大学西京医院
🏆 Major Heart Transplant Center
A leading northwestern center and one of China's highest-volume heart transplant programs for end-stage heart failure.
📍 Xi'an
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Reference costs

Indicative ranges for common procedures. Device, LVAD and transplant costs are quoted per case after review.

ProcedureReference cost (China)Comparison
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)$12,000–$18,000vs $100,000+ in the US
Heart valve replacement / TAVR$10,000–$15,000vs $80,000–$120,000 in the US
CRT / ICD device therapycase-specificdevice + procedure, quoted after review
LVADcase-specificquoted after review
Heart transplantcase-specificquoted after review

Prices are reference ranges only; the final quote comes from the hospital after your records are reviewed.

Frequently asked questions

Am I a candidate for advanced heart failure treatment in China?

This pathway is for patients with an ejection fraction of 35% or lower who still have symptoms after 3 or more months of optimal medication, have had repeated heart-failure hospitalizations, or whose doctor has said they may need CRT, ICD, LVAD or transplant. A free case review with your records confirms eligibility.

Which hospital is best for advanced heart failure in China?

Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital is a JCI-accredited, Grade III Class A hospital with a dedicated international medical center and multilingual, halal-friendly care — a strong choice for Southeast Asian patients. Fu Wai Hospital (Beijing) is China's #1 cardiology center with 18,000+ cardiac surgeries a year, and Anzhen (Beijing), Zhongshan (Shanghai) and Xijing (Xi'an) are leading advanced heart-failure and transplant centers.

How much does CRT or ICD cost in China?

Device therapy (CRT/ICD) and advanced procedures such as LVAD and transplant are priced per case. CABG runs about $12,000–$18,000 and valve replacement about $10,000–$15,000. A free case review gives a realistic estimate for your situation.

Do you offer heart transplant for international patients?

Heart transplant and LVAD are available at China's top cardiac centers, coordinated case by case. Eligibility, timing and cost are confirmed after a multidisciplinary review of your records.

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