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Cardiac & Vascular

Peripheral Angioplasty

外周血管成形术

Duration

1-3 hours procedure

Recovery

1-2 weeks

$

Savings

~75% vs US

Price Comparison
China$5,000 - $15,000
$10,000
United States$20,000 - $60,000
$40,000
Save approximately 75%

Average savings compared to US prices

About This Treatment

Peripheral angioplasty opens narrowed or blocked arteries in the legs, arms, or other non-coronary vessels using balloon dilation and stent placement to restore blood flow. Chinese vascular centers offer drug-coated balloons and stents that reduce restenosis rates significantly. This minimally invasive alternative to bypass surgery provides rapid symptom relief for claudication and critical limb ischemia.

Procedure Steps
1

Vascular Imaging

CT angiography or duplex ultrasound to map the location and severity of arterial blockages

Duration: 1 day
2

Angioplasty & Stenting

Arterial access, guidewire crossing of the lesion, balloon inflation, and stent deployment if needed

Duration: 1-3 hours
3

Access Site Management

Hemostasis of puncture site, bed rest, and monitoring of distal pulses and perfusion

Duration: 6-24 hours
4

Vascular Rehabilitation

Supervised walking program, antiplatelet medications, risk factor management, and follow-up imaging

Duration: Ongoing
Benefits
  • Immediate improvement in blood flow and walking distance
  • Minimally invasive with no general anesthesia required
  • Drug-coated balloons reduce re-narrowing rates
  • Limb salvage for critical ischemia patients
Considerations
  • Restenosis (re-narrowing) of the treated vessel
  • Arterial dissection or perforation
  • Access site bleeding or pseudoaneurysm
  • Distal embolization causing acute ischemia

Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.