Overview
Prof. Wei-Ming Lyu is a Chief Physician, Professor, and PhD Supervisor. He is a senior specialist in the Department of Vascular Surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. With over 30 years of experience, he is a renowned national expert in macrovascular surgery and endovascular intervention, particularly distinguished for his expertise in the surgical and interventional treatment of complex aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections, and carotid artery diseases.
Clinical focus & conditions
1.Aortic & Macrovascular
Advanced management of Thoracic & Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.
Emergency and elective repair for Aortic Dissection.
2.Peripheral Arterial Disease
Revascularization for Lower Limb Arteriosclerosis Obliterans (ASO).
Stroke prevention and treatment for Carotid Stenosis.
Diagnostic workup and therapy for various types of Vasculitis.
3.Venous & Complex Disorders
Comprehensive care for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Varicose Veins.
Specialized surgical/interventional treatment for Budd-Chiari Syndrome.
Education & training
MD,Ph.D. — Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences
Training — UCSF Medical Center (USA)
Hospital affiliations
The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Honors & Research
Honors:
Titled as "Lingnan Famous Doctor" and "Yangcheng Good Doctor"; recipient of multiple Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Awards and medical achievement awards from Sun Yat-sen University.
Academic Affiliations:
Standing Committee Member of the Vascular Surgery Branch of the Guangdong Medical Association; Member of the Vascular Surgeon Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.
Research:
PI for several National Natural Science Foundation projects and provincial major research grants. Published over 60 papers in domestic and international journals, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of intimal hyperplasia and the development of new stent materials.
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