Who this page is for
- Diagnosed or suspected coronary heart disease, for example chest pain (angina) or breathlessness
- You have been told you may need an angiogram, angioplasty or a stent
- A heart rhythm problem such as atrial fibrillation or a fast or slow heartbeat, including questions about ablation or devices
What assessment and treatment usually involve
Coronary heart disease is when the heart’s blood supply is blocked or interrupted by a build-up of fatty substances in the coronary arteries. It cannot be cured, but treatment can help manage the symptoms; options include medicines, lifestyle changes and surgery.1
Tests used include an electrocardiogram (ECG), exercise stress tests, an echocardiogram, blood tests, CT or MRI scans and angiography.2
Coronary angioplasty uses a balloon to stretch open a narrowed or blocked artery, usually with a short wire mesh tube (stent) left in place. It is done under local anaesthetic through a thin tube inserted into an artery, and usually takes between 30 minutes and 2 hours.3
Heart rhythm problems are when the heart beats too quickly, too slowly or irregularly. An ECG is the most common test; a portable monitor or a recorder placed under the skin can record the rhythm over a longer time, and an electrophysiology study can trigger an underlying arrhythmia. Treatments include medicines, cardioversion, ablation of the area causing the faulty rhythm, and a pacemaker.4, 5
What YituCare coordinates at each step
- Free enquiry Tell us what you need on the form or on WhatsApp. Our first reply, within 24 hours, tells you the city, the type of hospital and the department that fit your request.
- Case review & hospital match A coordinator organises your records, translates a summary and asks 1–2 departments at hospitals we work with whether they can accept your case. The written reply comes within 3–5 working days of receiving your complete records, names the hospital and includes the hospital’s estimate.
- Appointments and dates We request the consultation, tests or admission with the hospital and keep you informed; the hospital confirms the appointment.
- In China Airport pickup, hotel arrival and hospital transfers, and, if you book it, a bilingual companion on hospital days.
- After treatment We collect your discharge documents, arrange translations you need and pass follow-up questions between you and the hospital team after you return home.
If an angiogram or procedure may be needed, we ask the hospital which tests can be done before you travel and which are done on arrival.
Records to prepare
- A short summary of your condition and treatment so far, or a recent letter from your doctor
- Recent test results and reports, with dates
- A list of the medicines you take now, and any allergies
- Recent ECGs and any heart-monitor recordings
- Echocardiogram, stress test, CT or angiogram reports, with images if you have them
- Details of any stents, pacemaker or other device you already have
Length of stay to plan for
- People treated for angina can normally go home later the same day or the day after angioplasty; after a heart attack, a stay of several days may be needed.3
- Heavy lifting, strenuous activity and driving should be avoided for at least a week after angioplasty.3
Case Review & Hospital Match
We do not publish treatment prices: they depend on the hospital’s review of your records. The hospital’s estimate comes through the Case Review & Hospital Match (USD 129), whose written reply names the hospital and sets out what the hospital proposes.
YituCare coordinates; it does not diagnose or prescribe. The hospital’s doctors make all clinical decisions and confirm appointments, and medical fees are paid directly to the hospital.
Questions about this treatment
Can you tell me whether I need a stent?+
No. Only the cardiologist who reviews your tests can decide. The case review asks the hospital whether it can accept your case and what it proposes.
Can I travel soon after angioplasty?+
Our sources do not give guidance on flying after angioplasty. Ask the hospital’s cardiologist before booking your return; we plan the trip around that advice.
How do I start?+
Send a free enquiry on the form or on WhatsApp. If you already have recent records and want to know which hospital can accept your case and what it would cost, book the case review.
When do I learn the hospital’s and the doctor’s names?+
Our first reply tells you the city, the type of hospital and the department. The hospital’s name is given when you book a paid service: the case review’s written reply names the hospital. For a specialist opinion, the doctor’s name and hospital are given after payment.