著名心血管病学家张美祥教授逝世

TL;DR - Renowned Chinese cardiologist and medical educator Professor Zhang Meixiang died on August 14, 2026. He helped establish modern cardiovascular medicine in Guizhou through foundational clinical services, education, research, and professional leadership.

• Zhang pioneered Guizhou’s first hypertension specialty clinic and first electrocardiography laboratory in the 1950s.
• In 1953, he led the creation of the cardiology department at the Affiliated Hospital of Guiyang Medical College.
• His work advanced cardiovascular diagnosis, medical training, research, and specialist development across the province.
• He also served in leadership and advisory roles within the Chinese Medical Association’s cardiovascular branch.