Department Introduction

Cardiovascular Medicine

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Cardiovascular Medicine


Moving Forward Confidently Toward the World's Best Cardiovascular Center



Patient-Centered care.
Providing prompt, safe, and effective Therapy.

►For more information please contact
Hsin-Chen Hsieh 103187@tool.caaumed.org.tw

Department Introduction

Our center is dedicated to comprehensive cardiovascular disease treatment, minimally invasive interventional techniques, and preventive medicine. We treat acute myocardial infarction, complex coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, peripheral vascular disease, valvular heart disease, and heart failure. Upholding the core value of “patient-centered care,” we integrate multidisciplinary teamwork, advanced minimally invasive technologies, and international-standard care to provide timely, safe, and personalized treatment solutions.

Our Specialties

1. Intensive Cardiac Care and Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

▪ All-day (24/7) emergency care for acute myocardial infarction, acute heart failure, and other high-risk cardiovascular diseases
▪ Expertise in coronary interventions for high-risk lesions, severe calcified lesions, and chronic total occlusions

​2. Atrial Fibrillation and Arrhythmia Treatment

▪ 3D mapping-guided catheter ablation and pulsed field ablation
▪ Implantable cardiac rhythm management devices
▪ Leadless pacemaker

3. Peripheral Vascular Interventions

▪ Treatment of peripheral artery disease, emergency thrombolysis for deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism

4. Structural Heart Disease and Minimally Invasive Treatments

▪ Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), left atrial appendage occlusion, and mitral valve repair

5. Heart Failure and Device Therapy

▪ Advanced heart failure management, encompassing medication, cardiac resynchronization therapy, and implantable cardioverter technology defibrillators
▪ Heart transplant referral system

6. Pulmonary Hypertension and Right Heart Failure Treatment

▪ Right heart catheterization, specialized pulmonary hypertension care, and integrated multidisciplinary management

7. Preventive Medicine and Cardiovascular Risk Management

▪ Personalized health assessments, medication management, and lifestyle interventions for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome to reduce cardiovascular risk

Innovative Research and Development

Integrating AI, imaging diagnostics, minimally invasive interventions, and biological therapies to enhance diagnostic accuracy, optimize treatment outcomes, and develop novel therapies.

AI and Smart Healthcare Applications

▪︎ Cardiac Cath Imaging Analysis:In collaboration with Mayo Clinic, AI analyzes catheterization images to assess LVEF, diastolic function, cardiac index, and right heart function, improving surgical safety and early detection of cardiac changes.
▪︎ AI Diagnosis for Arrhythmia and AMI:Using CNN models, AI tools analyze arrhythmias and AMI, with regulatory approval from the Taiwan FDA, enhancing clinical applications.
▪︎ AI Coronary Artery Disease Prediction:Developing a 12-lead ECG-based AI system integrated with health check systems for early cardiovascular disease diagnosis.
▪︎ Remote Cardiovascular Monitoring:Wearable devices track blood pressure, heart rate, and rhythm changes in real time, improving precision in cardiovascular risk management.

Innovations in Interventional and Minimally Invasive Treatments

▪︎ TAVI/TMVR with ICE Guidance:Developing ICE-guided transcatheter valve replacements under local anesthesia, reducing general anesthesia needs and enhancing patient comfort.
▪︎ One-Station AF Ablation with LAAO:Preoperative 3D imaging ensures precise device selection, reducing stroke risk and anticoagulant use.
▪︎ Renal Denervation (RDN) for Arrhythmias:Investigating RDN for arrhythmia and hypertension treatment through sympathetic modulation.
▪︎ Autonomic Modulation for Electrical Storms:Studying stellate ganglion block as an alternative therapy for malignant arrhythmias.
▪︎ Septostomy for Pulmonary Hypertension:Exploring atrial septostomy as a last-resort therapy for refractory cases.
▪︎ Alcohol Ablation for Complex Arrhythmias:Implementing alcohol ablation from Houston Methodist for refractory arrhythmias, improving success and reducing complications.

Biological and Genetic Therapies

▪︎ Stem Cells and Exosomes in Arrhythmia and Heart Failure:Exploring the therapeutic potential of exosomes for arrhythmia and heart failure.
▪︎ Novel Genetic Screening:Developing BMPR2, KCNK3, and CAV1 genetic screening for early diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and promoting precision medicine.
▪︎ Fabry Disease Imaging and Genetics:Collaborating with UCSF and Utah to study Taiwan-specific Fabry disease genetic variants and imaging for improved diagnostics.

Advances in Imaging and Diagnostics

▪︎ 3D CT Planning and Surgical Navigation Software:Enhancing preoperative planning and guidance for LAAC and structural heart procedures.
▪︎ Ultrasound Enhancement Agents (UEA):Collaborating on clinical trials to improve cardiac ultrasound imaging quality and diagnostic accuracy.
▪︎ ACHD Exercise Ultrasound Screening:Early screening for pulmonary hypertension through bicycle exercise echocardiography, advancing early diagnosis strategies.

Service

Disease

Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Coronary Artery Disease, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Valvular Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Hypertension, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Rheumatic Heart Disease, Myocarditis, Endocarditis, Pericarditis.

Symptoms

Chest Tightness, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Palpitations, Syncope, Heart Murmur, Edema, Intermittent Claudication.

Recommended Physician

▪︎ Coronary Artery Disease :Shih-Sheng ChangPing-Han Lo Ke-Wei ChenJen-Jyn LinChung-Ho HsuHuang-Joe WangChih-Ping ChangLi-Chuan HsiehPo-Yen KoChun-Cheng WangShang-yeh LuWei-Syun HuYu-Kai LinYing-Nan ChengWen-De TangChia-Hao LiuHsin-Yi HuangNG KEE-KOON
▪︎ Heart Failure :Shang-yeh LuNG KEE-KOONHO KUN-LINHung-Pin WuHsin-Yi HuangTien-En ChenDa-Long Chen
▪︎ Valvular Heart Disease :Ke-Wei ChenPing-Han LoHsin-Yueh LiangYi-Ching LaiTien-En ChenWen-De TangChia-Hao LiuYi-Bin Lo
▪︎ Arrhythmia : Yen-Nien LinHung-Pin WuChing-Fen Chang
▪︎ Peripheral Arterial Disease :Chung-Ho HsuChun-Cheng WangLi-Chuan HsiehYu-Kai LinChang Jia Ning
▪︎ General Cardiology :Hung-Pin WuHsiang-Tai ChouJin-Jer ChenYi-Ching LaiDa-Long ChenHung-Chi HoYu-Chin LinShi-Sheng Tsou
▪︎ Integrated Clinic for Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and Hyperglycemia :Kuan-Cheng ChangTien-En ChenPo-Yen KoHung-Pin WuShang-yeh LuJin-Jer ChenHsin-Yi Huang
▪︎ Pulmonary Hypertension :Kuo-Yang WangYing-Nan ChengPei-Ying PaiTien-En ChenChih-Ping Chang
▪︎ Pacemaker clinic :Yen-Nien LinHung-Pin WuChing-Fen Chang
▪︎ Adult congenital heart disease : Yi-Ching LaiHsin-Yueh Liang

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