Beijing
Beijing Anzhen Hospital
北京安贞医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Respiratory & Thoracic
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Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Treatment
Heart Valve Surgery and TAVR in China
Surgical valve repair or replacement and catheter-based TAVR for suitable patients at cardiovascular centers.
- Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
- Typical stay: Often 2–4 weeks depending on the procedure
- 6 hospitals in 5 cities
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Is heart valve surgery and TAVR in China right for you?
Heart valve disease can be treated with open or minimally invasive surgery to repair or replace the valve, or — for selected patients with aortic stenosis — with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), which avoids open-heart surgery.
Which approach suits a patient depends on age, anatomy, other conditions and surgical risk, and is decided by the hospital's heart team.
Final eligibility is decided by the treating hospital after reviewing your records.
What the hospital will usually need to review
- Your most recent specialist letter or discharge summary
- Imaging reports, plus the original image files where possible
- Pathology or biopsy reports, if any
- Treatment history and dates
- Current medications and allergies
Any language is fine; translation is arranged during the review.
Submit medical reportsWhy patients consider China for heart valve surgery and TAVR
- National cardiovascular center. Fuwai Hospital in Beijing hosts China's National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases.
- Dedicated heart hospitals. Beijing Anzhen Hospital is a specialist cardiovascular teaching hospital.
- Minimally invasive options. Major centers offer catheter-based procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for suitable patients.
- Pediatric cardiac surgery. Children's hospitals and pediatric heart centers treat congenital heart disease in infants and children.
Waiting times vary by hospital and are confirmed during the case review. Horcare matches by department strength for the condition, not by how famous a hospital is.
Step by step
Your heart valve surgery and TAVR journey
Coordination steps are handled by Horcare; clinical steps are run entirely by the hospital.
How long you'll stay
Often 2–4 weeks depending on the procedure. The hospital confirms the timeline after its review.
Plan for a companion, accommodation near the hospital and interpreter support. Visa rules change: confirm with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
- 01
Free case review
You send recent reports and imaging. Horcare replies personally within 24 hours and gives an initial assessment of suitable hospitals and departments within 72 hours.
- 02
Hospital review and quote
The selected hospital's specialists review the translated records, confirm whether they can accept the case, and provide their own cost estimate.
- 03
Visa and travel
Horcare coordinates the hospital documents needed for your visa application, airport pickup and accommodation near the hospital. Confirm visa requirements with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
- 04
Heart team assessment
Echocardiography and CT assess the valve and access route.
- 05
Procedure and recovery
TAVR usually needs a shorter stay than open surgery; recovery time is set by the team.
- 06
Return home and follow-up
You leave with translated discharge records. Horcare coordinates remote follow-up with the treating doctor and any return visits.
Cost
Cost of heart valve surgery and TAVR in China
The cost of heart valve surgery and TAVR in China depends on the diagnosis, the hospital and the treatment plan, so Horcare publishes no price. The hospital issues its own written estimate after reviewing your records.
| What | Who you pay | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital charges (consultations, tests, procedure, ward, medicines) | Paid directly to the hospital | Quoted after your free case review |
| Horcare coordination fee | Paid to Horcare, quoted in writing first | Quoted after your free case review |
| Travel and accommodation for patient and companion | Booked by you, with our help | Depends on city and length of stay |
| Initial case review | — | Free |
What a hospital estimate usually covers
- Pre-treatment tests and work-up
- The procedure, product or treatment course
- The hospital stay and ward type
- Medicines during the stay
What can change the final bill
- Additional tests the doctors request
- Complications or a longer stay
- International department versus general ward pricing
- A revised plan, always re-quoted by the hospital first
The case review is free, hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital with no markup, and Horcare's service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work. How payment works.
Request a free case reviewHospitals
Hospitals we help patients access for heart valve surgery and TAVR
These hospitals have departments that provide heart valve surgery and TAVR. Listed alphabetically, not ranked; the right one depends on your diagnosis.
Beijing
Fuwai Hospital
阜外医院
- Grade 3A
- National medical center
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Pediatrics
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Guangzhou
Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital
广东省人民医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Oncology · Pediatrics
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Hangzhou
Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University
浙江大学医学院附属第二医院
- Grade 3A
- JCI accredited
- International department
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Neurology & Neurosurgery · Oncology
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Chengdu
West China Hospital, Sichuan University
四川大学华西医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Oncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Neurology & Neurosurgery
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Shanghai
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
复旦大学附属中山医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Oncology
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Where you can have heart valve surgery and TAVR in China
How Horcare supports you
One dedicated bilingual coordinator works with you from the first inquiry to follow-up at home, supported by medical interpreters at consultations, admission and discharge.
You get a personal reply within 24 hours and an initial assessment within 72 hours. Hospital charges are kept separate from the coordination fee, and every clinical decision stays with the hospital. See how it works or read about Horcare.
Frequently asked questions
Am I a candidate for TAVR instead of open surgery?
Only the hospital's heart team can decide, after imaging and risk assessment.
How much does heart valve surgery and TAVR in China cost?
Horcare does not publish a price list. The cost depends on the diagnosis, the hospital and the treatment plan, so the hospital gives its own quote after reviewing your records. You pay the hospital directly with no markup from Horcare; our coordination fee is quoted in writing before any paid work. Pricing is quoted after your free case review.
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- Stay
- Often 3–4 weeks in China including recovery before flying
- Cost
- Quoted after your free case review
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
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