Beijing Anzhen Hospital
Beijing Anzhen Hospital: China's National Flagship for Cardiopulmonary and Vascular Diseases
Affiliated with Capital Medical University, Beijing Anzhen Hospital is a municipal-level Grade A tertiary general hospital. As a nationally renowned medical center specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary and vascular diseases, it serves as a collaborative unit of the National Cardiovascular Center and a designated construction site for the National Regional Medical Center (Cardiopulmonary and Vascular Diseases). Since its establishment in 1984, the hospital has consistently pursued a development strategy of “strengthening specialties while excelling in comprehensive care.” Focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and research of cardiovascular diseases, critical and life-threatening cardiopulmonary conditions, and complex disorders, it has evolved into a modern, large-scale Grade A tertiary hospital integrating medical services, teaching, research, prevention, and rehabilitation. With annual cardiovascular surgeries and interventional procedures ranking among the nation's highest, it stands as China's premier institution in the field of cardiopulmonary vascular diseases.
I. Hospital Overview and Scale
The hospital operates two campuses: the main campus (No. 2 Anzhen Road, Chaoyang District) and the Zhongguancun campus (No. 66 Xixiaokou Road, Haidian District). With a total floor area exceeding 500,000 square meters, it offers over 3,300 open beds. Annual outpatient and emergency visits surpass 4 million, while cardiac surgeries exceed 12,000 cases annually (with complex congenital heart disease and great vessel surgeries accounting for over 30%). and performs over 100,000 interventional procedures annually (including coronary stenting, radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmias, and structural heart disease closure). The hospital employs over 5,000 staff members, including more than 800 senior-level specialists. These experts encompass dual-appointed academicians, nationally recognized high-level talents, and recipients of special government allowances from the State Council. The institution has assembled internationally renowned academic leaders in fields such as cardiovascular medicine, cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiology, and vascular surgery.
II. Technical Strengths: Innovation-Driven Cardiovascular Excellence
Anzhen Hospital's technical expertise is deeply focused on the entire spectrum of cardiovascular disease management, spanning prevention, emergency care, surgery, and rehabilitation. It has achieved internationally leading standards in complex coronary interventions, minimally invasive treatments for structural heart disease, great vessel surgery, radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmias, and pediatric congenital heart surgery.
• Interventional Coronary Disease Treatment: As a National Health Commission training base for interventional coronary disease diagnosis and treatment, the Cardiology Department performs over 30,000 coronary interventions annually. Success rates exceed 98% for complex procedures, including chronic total occlusion (CTO), left main coronary artery lesions, and bifurcation lesions. The team pioneered cutting-edge techniques, including “biodegradable stent implantation” and “coronary atherectomy combined with IVUS (intravascular ultrasound) precision guidance,” significantly reducing the risk of postoperative restenosis.
• Minimally Invasive Treatment for Structural Heart Disease: The collaborative team of cardiac surgeons and interventional specialists ranks among China's top tier in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), MitraClip mitral valve repair, and atrial septal defect/ventricular septal defect closure procedures. Specifically, TAVI procedures have ranked among the top three nationally for five consecutive years, with surgical trauma reduced to one-fifth of traditional open-heart surgery and patients typically discharged within three days post-operatively.
• Great Vessel Surgery: Globally leading in complex aortic aneurysm/dissection treatment centered on the “Sun Procedure” (aortic arch replacement + elephant trunk grafting). Performs over 2,000 great vessel surgeries annually with a surgical mortality rate below 2% (compared to the international standard of 5%). Related achievements are incorporated into the International Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Great Vessel Diseases.
• Arrhythmia Diagnosis and Treatment: The Arrhythmia Center serves as a National Health Commission training base for interventional arrhythmia management, performing over 8,000 radiofrequency ablation procedures annually (including complex arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia) with an atrial fibrillation ablation success rate exceeding 90%. The center also performs pacemaker and ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) implantations, with its application of “leadless pacemaker” technology for elderly patients ranking among the highest nationwide.
• Critical Care: The Emergency Medicine Department serves as the designated unit for Beijing's Emergency Quality Control Center. It has established three specialized emergency green channels: the Chest Pain Center, Heart Failure Center, and Stroke Center. The time from admission to balloon angioplasty (D2B) for acute myocardial infarction patients is reduced to under 60 minutes (compared to the international standard of 90 minutes), with a critical care success rate exceeding 95%.
III. Leading Specialties: Comprehensive “Cardio-Pulmonary Health” Services Across the Lifespan
Beyond its core cardiovascular disciplines, the hospital boasts multiple nationally and municipally recognized key specialties and distinctive departments, forming a balanced structure centered on cardiology with comprehensive development:
• National Key Clinical Specialties: Cardiac and Great Vessel Surgery, Cardiovascular Medicine, Pediatric Heart Center, Emergency Medicine.
• Beijing Key Disciplines: Vascular Surgery (Aortic and Peripheral Vascular Diseases), Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (Pulmonary Embolism and Pulmonary Hypertension), Anesthesiology (Cardiovascular Surgery Anesthesia), Rehabilitation Medicine (Postoperative Cardiac Rehabilitation).
• Specialized Departments: Neurology (cerebrovascular diseases, Parkinson's disease), Endocrinology (diabetes with cardiovascular complications), Obstetrics and Gynecology (pregnancy-associated cardiac disease management), Ophthalmology (hypertensive retinopathy), etc.
IV. Advanced Medical Equipment: Technology-Empowered “Precision Cardiac Care”
The hospital is equipped with world-class cardiovascular specialty devices, supporting precise diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment for complex cases:
• Cardiovascular Interventional Equipment: Philips Ingenia 3.0T MRI (dynamic cardiac imaging), Siemens Dual-Source CT (coronary calcium scoring), Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA with rotational acquisition and 3D reconstruction), Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).
• Surgical Robots & Smart Instruments: Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot (for congenital heart defect correction and valve repair), Magnetic Navigation Cardiac Ablation System (precision localization of atrial fibrillation foci), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO, supporting cardiogenic shock patients).
• Critical Care Support Devices: Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), bedside echocardiography (real-time cardiac function assessment).
V. International Patient Services: Comprehensive Global Care for Worldwide Cardiac Health
As a designated international medical service provider in Beijing and a National Health Commission “International Medical Tourism Pilot Unit,” Anzhen Hospital offers international patients seamless, borderless care spanning the entire treatment journey from appointment to recovery:
• Multilingual Support: Professional translation teams fluent in English, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, and other languages. Bilingual signage in key areas of outpatient clinics, emergency departments, and inpatient wards. Navigation nurses trained in cross-cultural communication to eliminate language barriers.
• International Medical Department (VIP Services): Dedicated ward areas feature premium suites with private bathrooms and smart monitoring systems. A dedicated triad of “attending physician + interpreter + nurse” provides continuous accompaniment. Supports direct billing with overseas health insurers (e.g., Blue Cross in the U.S., BUPA in the UK, Japan's International Health Insurance Association), streamlining payment processes.
• Convenience Services: Assist international patients with visa extensions, hotel reservations, and transportation transfers. Provide internationally compliant dining options (halal, vegetarian, gluten-free meals, etc.) while respecting religious customs (e.g., prayer rooms for Muslim patients, kosher meals for Jewish patients).
• Telemedicine: Collaborates with leading international institutions, including Cleveland Clinic (USA), Berlin Heart Center (Germany), and Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital (Japan). Enables remote consultations, live surgery streaming, and case discussions, facilitating real-time sharing of cross-border medical resources.
VI. International Patient Testimonials: “Masterful Technique, Warmth Like Home”
• Michael (65, coronary stent implantation, USA): "I was diagnosed with severe coronary artery stenosis in the U.S., where doctors recommended open-heart bypass surgery. At Anzhen Hospital, the cardiology team used IVUS to precisely assess my vessels and completed drug-eluting stent placement in just 2 hours. I was walking the day after surgery. Nurses taught me daily in English how to take anticoagulants, even labeling dietary restrictions in English—so thoughtful!"
• German patient Anna (32, congenital atrial septal defect): " I was diagnosed with CHD in Germany, but due to the defect's location, local doctors deemed surgery too risky. Anzhen's Pediatric Heart Center treated me with an interventional closure procedure—the entire process took just 30 minutes with no scarring! Upon discharge, doctors even gave me an English cardiac rehabilitation handbook guiding my gradual return to exercise."
• Khalid (58, aortic dissection, Arab patient): "After sudden chest pain, I was rushed to Anzhen Hospital's emergency department. The Sun procedure was completed in just 45 minutes D2B. Post-surgery, nurses specially adjusted my room temperature (Middle Easterners dislike heat) and taught my family how to monitor wound drainage. I've now returned to work in my home country and maintain regular contact with Beijing doctors through telemedicine consultations. This ‘lifelong management’ gives me tremendous peace of mind!"
VII. Contact Information and Appointment Methods
• General Inquiry Hotline: 010-64456631 (Main Campus); 010-82598899 (Zhongguancun Campus).
• International Patient Hotline: 010-64456631 ext. 8200 (English/Japanese).
• WeChat Official Account: “Beijing Anzhen Hospital” (for appointment booking, viewing test reports, and accessing patient guides).
• Appointment Methods: Official website/WeChat booking (7 days advance), Jingyitong platform, 114 phone booking, on-site self-service kiosks.
VIII. Address & Transportation Routes
• Main Campus (Core Campus): No. 2 Anzhen Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing (near Anzhen Bridge).
• Subway: Exit B from Anzhenmen Station (Line 10), approx. 5-minute walk; Exit A from Hepingxiqiao Station (Line 5), approx. 10-min walk.
• Bus: Take routes 18, 104, 108, 117, 124, etc., and get off at the “Anzhenli” stop.
• Driving: An underground parking garage is available (fee: ¥6/hour). Public transportation is recommended during peak hours.
• Zhongguancun Campus: No. 66 Xixiaokou Road, Haidian District, Beijing (near Yongtaizhuang Station on Subway Line 8).
• Subway: Exit A at Yongtaizhuang Station on Subway Line 8, then walk for about 10 minutes.
• Bus: Take Bus Special Line 120, Special Line 123, Bus 476, etc., and get off at Houtun South Road Station.
Beijing Anzhen Hospital upholds the mission of “Safeguarding Heart Health, Conveying the Warmth of Life.” Leveraging globally leading cardiovascular technologies, multidisciplinary expertise, and international service standards, we consistently deliver precise and compassionate medical care to patients worldwide. Whether for routine cardiac health management or critical conditions like complex congenital heart defects and aortic emergencies, we stand as your most reliable guardian of heart health.
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