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10,000+ cardiac surgeries/year — more than most Western centers in 3-5 years. CABG from $11,000 vs $70,000+ in US. TAVR from $25,000. Edwards Sapien and Medtronic valves. Pediatric heart surgery with patient mortality under 0.5%.
Global heart surgery cost comparison 2026: CABG $20,800 in China vs $75,000+ in US. Valve replacement $20,800 vs $80,000. TAVR $34,700 vs $100,000. 9-country comparison with Fuwai Hospital analysis.
