Bypass, valve replacement, interventional procedures
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) treats severe aortic stenosis without opening the chest. China's procedure volume is growing fast, domestic valves dominate the market, and total costs are a fraction of Western prices. Who qualifies, what it costs, and the risks.
Coronary bypass and valve surgery at China's top hospitals costs roughly one-tenth to one-fifth of US self-pay prices. This guide covers who qualifies, cost comparisons, hospital options, recovery timelines, and when traveling abroad is unsafe.
