Profile
Dr. Yang Chuanhua specializes in comprehensive prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, primarily hypertension (including refractory hypertension and complications such as proteinuria and cardiac hypertrophy), using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He has accumulated extensive experience in the integrated management of various complex cardiovascular conditions, including: persistent angina after interventional stenting or bypass grafting; angina in patients ineligible for stenting; improving ejection fraction (EF) in refractory heart failure; dilated cardiomyopathy; sick sinus syndrome with bradycardia; coronary heart disease; hypotension not sustainably managed by Western medicine; various types of premature beats; and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
He has presided over more than ten major national and provincial research projects and has undertaken important national healthcare assignments. Recognized as a leading figure in China for TCM prevention and treatment of hypertension, his roles include serving as a Consultation Expert for the 4th and 5th Central Healthcare Committee, Lead Developer of the "TCM Technical Plan for Hypertensive Hierarchical Diagnosis and Treatment" under the national healthcare reform, and Lead Developer of the "Clinical Practice Guideline for Hypertension in Traditional Chinese Medicine" (promulgated).
Speciality
Comprehensive prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, primarily hypertension (including refractory hypertension and complications such as proteinuria and cardiac hypertrophy), using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He has accumulated extensive experience in the integrated management of various complex cardiovascular conditions, including: persistent angina after interventional stenting or bypass grafting; angina in patients ineligible for stenting; improving ejection fraction (EF) in refractory heart failure; dilated cardiomyopathy; sick sinus syndrome with bradycardia; coronary heart disease; hypotension not sustainably managed by Western medicine; various types of premature beats; and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
Positions
· Director and Chief Expert, Hypertension Clinical Research Base of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
· Director, Key Laboratory of Hypertension Blood Vessel Theory and Application, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine
· Deputy Director, Hypertension Expert Committee, Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Physician Branch, Chinese Medical Doctor Association
· Council Member, China Association of Chinese Medicine
· Deputy Director, Encephalopathy Committee, China Association of Chinese Medicine
· Standing Committee Member, Collateral Disease Committee, China Association of Chinese Medicine
· Among other professional appointments.
Research Project
Mechanism Study on the Eucommia-Tribulus Terrestris Herb Pair Improving Isolated Systolic Hypertension in the Elderly by Downregulating the Hypothalamic IKK-β/NF-κB Pathway.
Research Outcomes
Has presided over 13 research projects, including:
· 1 National Key Technology R&D Program during the 11th Five-Year Plan period
· 2 National TCM Industry Special Projects
· 1 Shandong Science and Technology Benefiting the People Program
· 1 Sub-project under the second batch of the National Major Scientific and Technological Projects for "Significant New Drugs Development"
· 1 Key TCM Science and Technology Project of Shandong Province during the 11th Five-Year Plan period
· 1 New Drug Development Special Project of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine
· 1 Sub-project of the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program)
· 2 Provincial Science and Technology Development Plan Projects
As the primary contributor, he has received:
· 1 First Prize for Shandong Provincial Scientific and Technological Progress
· 1 Second Prize for Shandong Provincial Scientific and Technological Progress
· 1 First Prize for Shandong Provincial TCM Science and Technology Award
He has authored 6 books on hypertension and has published over 100 journal articles as first author or corresponding author. He has supervised nearly 60 doctoral and master's degree students.
