Department Overview

Following the restructuring in 2013 (Year 102 of the ROC calendar), our hospital officially became the Hsinchu Branch of Taipei Veterans General Hospital. This marked the beginning of a new era that combines the professional standards of a medical center with the compassionate service of a community hospital.

Over the years, our cardiologists have been committed to improving cardiovascular health in the Zhudong area. The department aspires to become the premier center for cardiovascular disease management in the region by continuously advancing medical services, education, and research, while deepening and broadening the scope of local healthcare services.

In recent years, the department has actively upgraded diagnostic equipment to improve the accuracy of cardiovascular disease assessment. New acquisitions include the Philips echocardiography system, GE 24-hour Holter monitor, and GE exercise stress testing system.

In addition to strengthening collaboration with Taipei Veterans General Hospital and other leading medical centers in northern Taiwan, we have established an emergency cardiac care network with multiple hospitals across Hsinchu County and City. Under the leadership of former superintendent Dr. Jia-Xun Peng, we formed a strategic alliance—the "Golden Triangle"—with the Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital and Hsinchu Armed Forces Hospital at the end of 2015, further solidifying our regional emergency response capacity and enhancing service quality for patients with cardiovascular emergencies.

In terms of education, we proactively send our cardiologists and technical staff to participate in national and international medical conferences, and for advanced training at institutions such as National Taiwan University Hospital and Taipei Veterans General Hospital. We also organize internal training programs and invite field experts to provide on-site instruction. These initiatives help foster academic exchange, strengthen our team's expertise, and fulfill the cardiovascular care needs of the community, advancing our goal of building a top-tier healthcare service system.

On the research front, we collaborate with Taipei Veterans General Hospital and several academic institutions to analyze Taiwan's national health big data. Our research explores the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease in the local population and has been published in multiple international journals. These findings are integrated into personalized clinical care, enabling us to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered cardiovascular services.

Through ongoing development in clinical care, education, and research, we aim to build a comprehensive system for managing cardiovascular health in the aging population of Zhudong. By integrating real-world data and evidence-based medicine, we strive to provide globally aligned, locally delivered cardiovascular care.

Services Provided

We offer diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including:

• Hypertension

• Hyperlipidemia

• Angina pectoris

• Heart failure

• Heart murmurs

• Arrhythmias

• Hypertensive heart disease

• Coronary artery disease (CAD)

• Valvular heart disease

• Congenital heart disease

• Rheumatic heart disease

• Peripheral vascular disease

• Myocardial infarction

• Cardiomyopathy

• Arteriosclerosis

• Risk factor assessment for cardiovascular disease

• Chest pain

• Chest tightness

• Palpitations

• Shortness of breath

• Edema

Facilities & Equipment

Echocardiography

• Advanced Philips echocardiography systems for non-invasive heart imaging

24-hour Holter Monitoring

• Continuous ECG recording for arrhythmia and heart rhythm evaluation

Exercise Stress Testing

• GE treadmill ECG system to assess exercise-induced cardiac changes

Additional Information

Clinic Schedule & Hospital News:
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Health Education & Internal Medicine Updates:
Facebook: TVGH Hsinchu – Internal Medicine Health Education Center

Heart Disease Education & Latest Guidelines:
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Contact Information

Appointment Scheduling & Inquiries:
Tel: (03) 596-2134 ext. 440

Cardiology Department Hotline:
Tel: (03) 596-2134 ext. 441

Media Coverage

• Yahoo News: Understanding Coronary Artery Disease – Cardiology Experts from TVGH Hsinchu Engage the Community

• Yahoo News: Cold Weather Causes 20% Surge in Cardiology Clinic Visits

• China Times: Heart Palpitations and Dizziness After COVID-19? Hidden Cardiovascular Condition Uncovered

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• Liberty Health Network: Stubborn Hypertension Requires Triple Medication—Still at Risk of Stroke

• Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society News: Statins May Help Prevent Atrial Fibrillation

• U.S. News & World Report: Statins Could Reduce Risk of Arrhythmias in the Elderly