Luo Zhengxiang, a famous expert in cardiothoracic vascular surgery in China, developed the ＂China Heart＂ valve to lead the Institute of Cardiology to the world.

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[Guangdong famous doctor who has been a doctor for 70 years]

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Professor Luo Zhengxiang, 93, is a famous expert in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery in China. He used to be the president of Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital and the director of Guangdong Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases. From a handsome young boy to a white-haired old man today, years have left traces, but he can never change the "passion" in his heart-"saving lives" is his lifelong pursuit.

Under his leadership, Guangdong took the lead in establishing the Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases in China, and its reputation is still far-reaching. This famous cardiovascular expert also won the honor of "Outstanding Contribution Award of China Cardiothoracic Surgery".

The "best student" was admitted to medical college.

Luo Zhengxiang, 93, has gray hair, but his figure is straight. He is still a handsome elder in a suit. His thinking is very clear. When he is free, he watches movies and listens to classical music. When he goes out, he takes a mobile phone and "scans the code to pay" like a young man. He is a "grandfather". This "post-90 s" grandfather has made outstanding contributions to the development of cardiovascular disease in China.

In 1947, Luo Zhengxiang did not study business or economics as expected by his father. "When I was a child, I loved reading history books and wanted to be a hero. At that time, the best students could be admitted to medical school, so I went after the hardest." With an indomitable spirit, he successfully passed the West China University of Medical Sciences.

In 1954, Luo Zhengxiang came to work in Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, and chose the most difficult and complicated major in the medical field at that time-cardiac surgery. Since then, he has embarked on a journey of "heart" for more than half a century.

Cardiac surgery was difficult to start in China at that time. But Luo Zhengxiang never gave up his research on heart disease-heart surgery is extremely demanding, starting with the most basic hemostasis practice. The great blood vessel was accidentally broken and the blood was shocking. Luo Zhengxiang looked at the shadowless lamp, pressed it, pressed it, pinched it, and stitched the wound with a big curved needle. He was calm and calm for a few times: OK. The valves are stitched one by one, and repeated actions are done over and over again, which is simple and boring. 1 hour, 2 hours … Some doctors have been standing on their legs and looking at them, but Luo Zhengxiang is staring, unhurried and meticulously crafted.

"I used to have surgery and the conditions were very bad. Eating a dollar at noon is simple; There is no air conditioning in the operating room. Everyone is sweating after the operation and can only drink more water after the operation. " Luo Zhengxiang said that although the conditions are difficult, everyone can work together with Qi Xin. "The director of the department takes the lead in suffering, and the doctors and nurses will follow suit. This is a kind of atmosphere and a kind of culture."

The first generation of artificial biological heart valve in China has been developed.

In 1974, after visiting Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, Argentine cardiovascular experts decided to invite Guangdong experts to study cardiovascular technology in Argentina. On March 16th, 1974, a technical team organized by the Ministry of Health, mainly from Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Xiang Xiangyao, Luo Zhengxiang, Chen Chuanrong, Wei Wanchang, Chen Zhiming, Wang Tailai and Jin Si Lan from the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen Medical College) went to Argentina for a one-year medical investigation. This year’s study was fruitful, and Luo Zhengxiang and his party brought back advanced valve technology. In 1977, Luo Zhengxiang and Cai Zengxin went to an Italian hospital in Argentina again to study heart valve technology. In 1975, the first domestic aortic valve replacement was successfully implemented, and the first domestic pediatric valve replacement was successfully implemented in the same year …

In the 1970s, rheumatic heart disease and rheumatic fever prevailed in southern China, but for these patients who need valve replacement, heart valves need to be imported, which is expensive and few people can afford it. Luo Zhengxiang and his colleagues are determined to make Chinese’s own heart valve. In 1976, Guangdong Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases set up a research room for artificial heart biological valves, and then cooperated with Australian medical expert Dr. Zhang Renqian to set up Pacific Biological Products Company in Huangpu District of Guangzhou with full reference to international standards to develop and produce artificial heart valves. In 1977, the first generation of artificial biological heart valve in China, Guangdong Type I, was developed and applied in clinic, taking the lead in the perioperative management of cardiac surgery and the application of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation in critical heart surgery. In 1987, Guangdong II artificial heart biological valve was successfully developed, and in 1988, the artificial mechanical heart valve was successfully developed in cooperation with Australian experts and applied in clinic. Domestic valves greatly reduce the cost of patients’ surgery and shorten the gap between cardiothoracic surgery in China and advanced countries in the world.

3. Lead the Institute of Mind Research to break through difficulties and create brilliance.

In 1958, Guangdong Provincial Institute of Thoracic Diseases was established in Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital. For various reasons, the development of the institute was quite tortuous. On August 7th, 1978, Guangdong Provincial Party Committee agreed to rename Guangdong Thoracic Disease Research Institute as "Guangdong Cardiovascular Disease Research Institute", and the Ministry of Health listed Guangdong Cardiovascular Disease Research Institute as one of the three key cardiovascular disease research institutes in China (Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong).

In this way, the Guangdong Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases was established, but how to go next is a problem that Luo Zhengxiang has to face. Now, 93-year-old Luo Zhengxiang goes back to the Institute every day to see this old place where he has been "cultivating" for decades. Every time he walks past the entrance of Dongchuan Road, Guangzhou, he will think of the difficulties of that year: "The Institute had no funds at first, and we ran to the cement factory to find the cement. I wear leather shoes to the construction site every day to supervise the work. After that, I change my clothes and go back to the operating room for surgery. " In this way, with the concerted efforts of everyone’s Qi Xin, the Institute of Mind Research has grown up slowly.

Today, it has gone through 61 years. Over the past 61 years, the Institute has trained a large number of experts for the country, treated tens of thousands of patients and laid the foundation for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Created countless national firsts, first cases, and even world firsts.

Young doctors love to chat with Luo Zhengxiang, and he is also willing to communicate with young people. He said that he likes to chat with patients when he sees a doctor, and it is easier to build trust when he gets familiar with each other. "When you are a doctor, you must be dedicated to the patient and do everything for the patient; I have been a doctor for decades, and some patients have not been saved, but no one has ever made trouble, because they all know that I am saving with my heart. Whether the doctor is careful or not can be seen by patients and their families. "

[famous doctor said]

When you are a doctor, you should devote yourself to the patients.

When you are a doctor, you should be dedicated to the patient and do everything for the patient; I have been a doctor for decades, and some patients have not been saved, but no one has ever made trouble, because they all know that I am trying to save them.