Cardiology
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Surgical revascularisation at high-volume centres
Bypass surgery in China is concentrated in a relatively small number of high-volume cardiac surgical units, and that concentration is the main quality argument. Units performing hundreds of cases a year have better outcomes than low-volume centres, and the leading Beijing and Shanghai departments fall into that category.
CABG is chosen over stenting when the disease pattern favours surgery — left main disease, multi-vessel disease with diabetes, or anatomy unsuitable for PCI. The decision should be made by a heart team, not by a single operator, and we ask for the heart team's written rationale.
Recovery is the part international patients underestimate. You should not plan to fly home a week after surgery. We build a 3–4 week stay into the plan, with inpatient rehabilitation and a review before departure.
What is included
- Heart team review and surgical planning
- CABG with arterial and venous grafts as required
- 7–10 day inpatient stay including ICU
- Inpatient cardiac rehabilitation and discharge medications
- English discharge summary and follow-up plan
Who this suits
- Multi-vessel coronary disease, particularly with diabetes
- Left main coronary disease
- Anatomy unsuitable for stenting
Time required
4–6 hours of surgery; 7–10 days inpatient
Recovery
6–12 weeks before full activity; sternal precautions for 6–8 weeks.
Trip planning
Plan 21–28 days in China, including inpatient rehabilitation and a pre-departure review.
Questions
Practical answers.
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How long before I can fly home?
Most patients fly 3–4 weeks after surgery, once the sternum is stable and the surgical team signs off. We plan the return flight around that review rather than assuming a fixed date.
Is minimally invasive or off-pump surgery available?
At selected centres, yes, for suitable anatomy. Ask specifically — not every unit offers off-pump CABG, and the choice should be made on clinical grounds.
Will my cardiologist at home be able to follow up?
Yes, if we hand over proper documentation. We obtain the operative note, graft details, discharge medications and rehabilitation plan in English before you leave.
Get started
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Send your email and a short note about your case. We reply with hospital options, an indicative cost range for your situation and a realistic timeline — in English, within 48–72 hours.
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