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Atrial Fibrillation: Treatment in Beijing

Key test: ECG + Holter + echocardiographyDiagnosis from $250
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Short answer

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an irregular heartbeat that raises stroke risk and saps energy; treatment spans blood thinners, rhythm drugs and catheter ablation. Beijing Anzhen Hospital runs one of the world's largest AF ablation programs, with full arrhythmia workups arranged within days.

Overview

AF management has two independent tracks: stroke prevention (anticoagulation, decided by risk scores) and rhythm control (medication or catheter ablation). Modern evidence increasingly favors earlier ablation in suitable patients β€” making experienced centers matter.

In Beijing

Beijing Anzhen Hospital's arrhythmia center performs AF ablation at volumes among the world's highest, including radiofrequency, cryoballoon and, increasingly, pulsed-field ablation. Fuwai Hospital's electrophysiology program is equally elite. Workup β€” ECG, Holter, echocardiography, labs β€” typically fits in 2–3 days.

Typical costs

  • Arrhythmia workup (ECG, Holter, echo): quoted individually, imaging from about $250
  • Catheter ablation: individual quote β€” typically far below US prices
  • Written "ablation or medication?" opinion: from $400

How we help

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Sources: Beijing Anzhen Hospital

Atrial Fibrillation in Beijing β€” hospitals, costs & next steps

Recommended hospitals

Beijing Anzhen Hospital
One of the world's largest AF ablation programs
Fuwai Hospital
Elite national electrophysiology center

Departments

Cardiovascular Surgery at Beijing Anzhen Hospital
Anzhen's cardiovascular program is internationally recognized β€” especially its aortic surgery center, one of the world's most experienced β€” alongside world-scale atrial fibrillation ablation.

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Atrial Fibrillation β€” frequently asked questions

Should I have ablation for my atrial fibrillation?

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Recent evidence supports earlier ablation for many symptomatic patients, but the answer depends on AF type, heart structure and your symptoms. A written electrophysiologist opinion on your ECGs and echo (from $400) gives you a clear recommendation before committing.

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