1. History
Established in August 1991, the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine is the first TCM-based cardiovascular specialty in Shenzhen. Professors Luo Luyi, Zhang Zhong, and Liu Qiang successively served as administrative directors, each making outstanding contributions to the department's development.
2. Honors & Accreditations
Key TCM Specialty, Guangdong Province
Core Unit, National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Cardiology and Therapy
First TCM cardiovascular specialty in Shenzhen to perform coronary intervention procedures
3. Leadership
Prof. Luan Jienan — Administrative Director (Shenzhen Famous TCM Doctor)
Xu Yumei — Head Nurse
4. Clinical Scope & Research
The department has developed a distinctive TCM cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment system through:
Deep study of TCM classical texts
Inheritance of academic experience from National TCM Masters
Integration with Lingnan regional constitutional characteristics
Core Conditions:
Hypertension
Coronary heart disease
Acute myocardial infarction
Heart failure
Arrhythmia
The department's proprietary empirical formulas and external TCM therapies have demonstrated clinically significant efficacy, currently ranking at the forefront of Shenzhen.
5. Clinical Operations & Capacity
Facilities:
2 inpatient wards
65 beds
Medical Team (48 members):
1 Shenzhen Famous TCM Doctor (Prof. Luan Jienan)
3 Master's Supervisors
Annual Clinical Volume:
Outpatient visits: 70,000+
Inpatient admissions: 2,400+
Five Specialty Centers: The department is comprehensively advancing five accredited centers:
Chest Pain Center
Heart Failure Center
Atrial Fibrillation Center
Hypertension Center
Cardiac Rehabilitation Center
Advanced Interventional Capabilities: As the first TCM cardiovascular specialty in Shenzhen to perform coronary interventions, the department has established a national standard-level chest pain center with:
24/7 green channel for acute coronary syndromes
Expertise in coronary intervention, pacemaker implantation, and radiofrequency ablation
Rapid response for acute myocardial infarction and life-threatening arrhythmias
TCM-WM Integration: While excelling in modern interventional techniques, the department steadfastly preserves TCM characteristics, providing individualized syndrome differentiation and treatment for hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart failure, and arrhythmia.
Academic Collaboration: Under Shenzhen's "Three Famous" Medical Project (Famous Doctors, Hospitals, and Clinics), the department partners with Prof. Zhang Jian's Team from Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, elevating clinical excellence and research capacity.
6. TCM Integration & Innovation
Proprietary Hospital Preparations:
Tongmai Dixian Pills (通脉地仙丸, Vessel-Unblocking Earth-Immortal Pills)
Jianxin Pinglü Pills (健心平律丸, Heart-Strengthening and Rhythm-Regulating Pills)
Shenxiong Yixin Granules (参芎益心颗粒, Ginseng-Ligusticum Heart-Benefiting Granules)
Classical Formula Modifications: The department applies classical TCM formulas with modifications to regulate qi and blood, and unblock the heart vessels.
TCM Characteristic Therapies (10+ modalities):
Acupuncture
Acupoint plastering
Auricular point seed pressing
Herbal foot bath
Fire dragon cupping
Baduanjin (八段锦) — TCM rehabilitative exercise
Therapeutic Philosophy: Achieving "internal regulation plus external treatment" (内调外治) to:
Relieve chest tightness, palpitations, and dizziness
Address root causes by harmonizing organ function
Reduce disease recurrence
7. Research, Innovation & Impact
Research Portfolio:
20+ projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and other agencies
>3 million RMB in research funding
5 national, provincial, and municipal science and technology awards
200+ papers published in domestic and international academic journals
8. Vision & Mission
Preventive Philosophy: Upholding the TCM principle of "treating pre-disease" (治未病), the department is committed not only to disease treatment but also to cardiovascular health education and prevention for the community.
Health Advocacy:
"Nourish the heart nature to tranquilize the spirit; Regulate qi and blood to unblock the heart vessels."
The department teaches simple, accessible TCM methods for heart health maintenance:
"When heart vessels are unobstructed, qi and blood flow in harmony; When the heart spirit is tranquil, the body thrives in wellness."
Commitment:
"Protecting heart vessels through the art of TCM; Warming people's hearts through the way of benevolence."
We stand ready to safeguard every heartbeat and build a collective defense line for cardiovascular health.
