Medical Treatments in China
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Pacemaker Implantation
心脏起搏器植入
Pacemaker implantation treats slow heart rhythms (bradycardia) by placing a small electronic device under the skin that sends electrical impulses to maintain adequate heart rate. Chinese cardiac centers offer single-chamber, dual-chamber, and leadless pacemaker options from major international manufacturers. The procedure is routine at most tertiary hospitals with high success rates and short hospital stays.
Atrial Septal Defect Closure
房间隔缺损封堵
Atrial septal defect (ASD) closure repairs a hole between the heart's upper chambers, either through minimally invasive catheter-based device closure or open-heart surgery. China pioneered several catheter closure devices and has extensive experience with percutaneous ASD closure, performing thousands of procedures annually. Transcatheter closure avoids open-heart surgery with same-day or next-day discharge for most patients.
Peripheral Angioplasty
外周血管成形术
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.
Carotid Endarterectomy
颈动脉内膜切除术
Carotid endarterectomy surgically removes atherosclerotic plaque from the carotid artery to prevent stroke in patients with significant carotid stenosis. Chinese vascular and neurosurgical teams perform this procedure with shunting and patching techniques to maintain cerebral blood flow during the operation. The surgery is highly effective at reducing stroke risk in symptomatic patients with 70%+ stenosis.
Heart Transplant Evaluation
心脏移植评估
Heart transplant evaluation is a comprehensive multi-day assessment to determine candidacy for cardiac transplantation in patients with end-stage heart failure. China performs over 700 heart transplants annually at designated national transplant centers, with survival rates approaching international standards. The evaluation includes cardiac, pulmonary, immunological, and psychosocial assessments to ensure optimal outcomes.
ICD Implantation
心律转复除颤器植入
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) implantation places a device that continuously monitors heart rhythm and delivers electrical shocks to terminate life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. Chinese electrophysiology centers offer transvenous and subcutaneous ICD options for primary and secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death. The procedure is similar to pacemaker implantation but with added defibrillation capability.
Mitral Valve Repair
二尖瓣修复术
Mitral valve repair restores the function of the heart's mitral valve without replacing it, preserving the patient's own tissue for superior long-term outcomes. Chinese cardiac surgery centers perform both open surgical repair and minimally invasive approaches with high repair rates for degenerative mitral regurgitation. Repair is preferred over replacement as it avoids lifelong anticoagulation and has better survival statistics.
ECMO Therapy
体外膜肺氧合治疗
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) provides temporary mechanical support for patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure by oxygenating blood outside the body. China rapidly expanded ECMO capability during recent years with over 500 ECMO centers nationwide, making it one of the world's highest-volume ECMO providers. This life-saving bridge therapy supports patients while awaiting recovery, transplant, or definitive treatment.
Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment
深静脉血栓治疗
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) treatment prevents pulmonary embolism and post-thrombotic syndrome through anticoagulation, catheter-directed thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, or IVC filter placement. Chinese vascular centers offer comprehensive DVT management including advanced interventional options for acute iliofemoral DVT. Early aggressive treatment preserves venous valve function and prevents chronic leg swelling and ulceration.
Liver Cirrhosis Treatment
肝硬化治疗
Comprehensive liver cirrhosis management combining antiviral therapy, hepatoprotective medications, and interventional procedures. China's hepatology centers treat high volumes of cirrhosis patients due to regional hepatitis prevalence, offering advanced techniques including TIPS procedures and artificial liver support systems. Treatment plans are individualized based on Child-Pugh classification and underlying etiology.
ERCP Procedure
ERCP胆胰管造影
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a minimally invasive procedure combining endoscopy and fluoroscopy to diagnose and treat conditions of the bile ducts and pancreatic duct. Chinese gastroenterology centers perform high volumes of ERCP procedures with advanced techniques including SpyGlass cholangioscopy. The procedure can remove gallstones, place stents, and obtain tissue samples in a single session.
Hemorrhoid Surgery
痔疮手术
Advanced hemorrhoid treatment options ranging from minimally invasive procedures like PPH (stapled hemorrhoidopexy) and THD (transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization) to traditional hemorrhoidectomy for severe cases. Chinese colorectal surgery departments offer high-volume expertise with modern techniques that minimize pain and accelerate recovery. Many centers combine Western surgical approaches with traditional Chinese medicine for post-operative healing.
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