Fuwai Hospital
中国医学科学院阜外医院
Xicheng District, Beijing
1956
Founded
1,200+
Beds
~15,000
Annual Surgeries
1 million+
Annual Outpatient Visits
About the Hospital
Fuwai Hospital, founded in 1956 and affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, is recognized internationally as the world's largest cardiovascular specialty center, performing approximately 15,000 cardiac surgeries and 50,000 interventional procedures annually while receiving over one million outpatient visits each year.
Designated China's National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, it houses the State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease and the National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, making it the undisputed apex of cardiac research and clinical care in China.
The hospital pioneered China's first domestic transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) program in 2012 and continues to lead in structural heart disease, heart failure management, and complex congenital cardiac repair, with an in-hospital surgical mortality rate as low as 0.2% for congenital procedures. With over 1,200 beds and an International Medical Department staffed for overseas patients, Fuwai is the first choice in Asia for patients requiring the world's highest-volume cardiac surgical expertise.
Highlight Specialties
Cardiovascular Surgery
National Ranking #1 (2023)Cardiology
National Ranking #1 (2023)Structural Heart Disease
National Clinical Key SpecialtyHeart Failure Center
National Clinical Key SpecialtyNotable Achievements
- World's largest cardiovascular specialty center: 18,874 cardiovascular surgeries performed in 2023.
- Pioneers of transcatheter valve procedures in China; first domestic TAVI program established here.
- National Heart Failure Center network: coordinates care across 1,400+ member hospitals in China.
- Holds 4 national key disciplines and 10 national clinical key specialties — one of the highest designation counts of any single-specialty cardiovascular center in China.
Featured Technology & Equipment
13 Catheterization Labs with Siemens & Philips Biplane DSA
13 Catheterization Labs with Siemens & Philips Biplane DSA
Fuwai operates 13 dedicated cardiac catheterization laboratories equipped with Siemens Artis, Philips Xper FD, and GE INNOVA systems — one of the world's largest single-center cath lab concentrations. This enables over 46,000 interventional cardiovascular procedures annually, including complex PCI, structural heart interventions, and EP ablations, with minimal waiting times even for urgent international cases.
CARTO 3 & EnSite 3D Electrophysiology Mapping
CARTO 3 & EnSite 3D Electrophysiology Mapping
Fuwai's electrophysiology labs are equipped with both Biosense Webster CARTO 3 and Abbott EnSite NavX electroanatomical mapping platforms for real-time 3D reconstruction of cardiac chambers during complex arrhythmia ablations. Essential for treating persistent atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and accessory pathways — enabling near-100% immediate success rates in high-volume expert hands.
Dual Hybrid Cardiac Operating Rooms
Dual Hybrid Cardiac Operating Rooms
Fuwai's two hybrid cardiac ORs integrate full surgical capability with high-resolution DSA imaging, enabling combined open-heart and catheter-based interventions in a single session — TAVI, hybrid arch repair, left atrial appendage closure, and complex congenital heart corrections — eliminating the risk of staged operations for the world's highest-volume cardiovascular center.
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Hotels
Pan Pacific Beijing
$150–$260/night
The Westin Beijing Financial Street
$170–$300/night
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
$160–$280/night
Guanganmen Grand Metropark Hotel Beijing
$90–$160/night
Halal Dining
Hongbinlou
Jubaoyuan Hot Pot (Niujie)
Niujie Man Heng Ji
Donglaishun Xidan
Nearby Mosques
Niujie Mosque
3.2 km from hospital
Transport
167 Beilishi Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100037, China
Nearest Metro: Fuchengmen Station (Line 2)
Financial Street and Fuchengmen offer quieter hotel options and reliable taxi access. Niujie halal district is the most practical dining anchor for Muslim families visiting Fuwai.
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