Being a joint medical research center, Beijing Anzhen Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University involves medical, pedagogical, academic activities, preventive care, and international exchanges, functioning as a 3A comprehensive hospital with focus on heart, lung & blood vessel diseases. Beijing Anzhen Hospital was listed into the first group of the National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, boasting China's leading cardio vasological studies and Beijing's leading thoracic and cardiovascular surgical studies, as well as China's leading clinical practices in cardiovascular medicine, cardiovascular surgery and geriatrics. In recent years, it has adhered to the concept of "strong specialists and big comprehensives", with outstanding specialty features, strong multidisciplinary comprehensive strength, and a high reputation at home and abroad.