Xia Doctor Chief Physician

The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University · Department of Cardiology III · Chief Physician

A cardiologist with a Master's from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and a Doctorate from Sun Yat-sen University. Currently Chief Physician and Director of Hypertension and Vascular Disease at The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, and Vice President of its Guangxi Hospital. Holds key roles in hypertension and cardiovascular societies. Published over 30 SCI papers in journals like *Nano Today* and *Hypertension*.

Medical Expertise: Extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of common cardiovascular diseases (coronary heart disease, hypertension, heart failure, and arrhythmias); particularly skilled in interventional surgical treatments for coronary heart disease and renal artery disease, as well as optimized pharmacotherapy for refractory hypertension; develops standardized, rational, and individualized follow-up and treatment plans for different patients. Research Directions: (1) Basic and cli

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About Dr. Xia Doctor

Hospital
The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Title
Chief Physician
Department
Department of Cardiology III
Years of Practice
28 years (1998 — present)
**Main Education and Work Experience:** 2005/09–2008/06 Huazhong University of Science and Technology Master's Degree 2008/09–2011/06 Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Doctoral Degree 2011/07-2013/06 Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Physician 2013/07-2016/12 Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Attending Physician 2017/01-2022/04 Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Associate Chief Physician 2022/05-Present Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Director, Hypertension and Vascular Disease Department 2022/11-Present Guangxi Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Vice President 2023/06-Present Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Chief Physician **Social Appointments:** Deputy Chairman, Youth Committee, Hypertension Professional Committee, Chinese Medical Doctor Association Member, Hypertension Professional Committee, Chinese Medical Doctor Association Standing Committee Member, Basic Cardiovascular Disease Branch, Chinese Society of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia Secretary-General, National Standardized Hypertension Center Executive Director and Deputy Head of Vascular Protection Group, Hypertension Professional Committee, World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies Standing Committee Member, Hypertension Professional Committee, Cross-Strait Medical and Health Exchange Association Deputy Director, Psychosomatic Medicine Professional Committee, Guangdong Health Management Association Member, Hypertension Professional Committee, Guangdong Medical Doctor Association Standing Committee Member, Metabolic Disease Professional Committee, Guangdong Association of Integrative Medicine Member, Cardiovascular Disease Professional Committee, Guangdong Association of Integrative Medicine Editorial Board Member, *Chinese Journal of Hypertension* and *Chinese Journal of Cells and Stem Cells* Correspondence Review Expert, National Natural Science Foundation of China **Publications:** Published over 30 research papers in SCI journals including *Nano Today*, *Advanced Science*, *Hypertension*, *Aging Cell*, *EBioMedicine*, *Int J Cardiol*, etc. 1. Bing Dong, Yumin Qiu, Zhefu Liu, Wenhao Xia, et al. Manipulating bioactivities of endothelial progenitor cell-derived exosomes for promoting angiogenesis in ischemic vascular diseases. *Nano Today*. 2023;48:101758. Corresponding Author 2. Bingbo Yu, Bing Dong, Jiang He, Jun Tao, Wenhao Xia, et al. Bimodal imaging visible nano medicine integrating CXCR4 and VEGFa genes directs synergistic reendothelialization of endothelia progenitor cells. *Advanced Science*. 2020; 7(24): 2001657. Corresponding Author 3. Jianwen Liang, Xiaoyu Zhang, Wenhao Xia, Hui Huang, Jun Tao, et al. Promotion of aerobic exercise induced angiogenesis is associated with decline in blood pressure in hypertension result of EXCAVATION-CHN1. *Hypertension*. 2021; 77(4):1141-1153. Co-first Author 4. Bing-Bo Yu, Hui Zhi, Wen-Hao Xia, Gao-Xing Zhang, Jun Tao, et al. Mitochondrial dysfunction-mediated decline in angiogenic capacity of endothelial progenitor cells is associated with capillary rarefaction in patients with hypertension via downregulation of CXCR4/JAK2/SIRT5 signaling. *EBioMedicine*. 2019; 4(42): 64-75. Co-corresponding Author 5. Wen-Hao Xia, Long Chen, Jian-Wen Liang, Jun Tao, et al. BMP4/Id2 signaling pathway is a novel therapeutic target for late outgrowth endothelial progenitor cell-mediated endothelial injury repair. *Int J Cardiol*. 2017;2(228): 796-804. Co-first Author 6. Shun Ouyang, Wenhao Xia, Xiufang Lin, et al. GPR4 signaling is essential for the promotion of acid-mediated angiogenic capacity of endothelial progenitor cells by activating STAT3/VEGFA pathway in patients with coronary artery disease. *Stem Cell Res Ther*. 2021; 12(1): 149. Co-corresponding Author **Monographs:** **Other Major Work Achievements (e.g., Awards):** 2013 Outstanding Young Talent, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University 2017 Outstanding Young Medical Talent, Guangdong Province 2018 Capable Young and Middle-aged Doctor, Guangdong Province 2014 Second Prize of Natural Science, Outstanding Scientific Research Achievement Award for Higher Education Institutions 2017 First Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award, Guangdong Province 2017 Third Prize of Chinese Medical Science and Technology Award
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Dr. Xia Doctor — Outpatient Schedule

Weekly clinic, including specialist and surgery days. Book 3-7 days in advance.

Clinic: The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University · Department of Cardiology III
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