Dr. Kun Xiang, MD

Dr. Kun Xiang, MD is a Cardiology specialist practicing at his clinic in Gainesville, FL. He is deeply committed to empowering patients with proactive, comprehensive cardiovascular care, registered with The Florida Board of Medicine and practicing under the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice). Your cardiologist is your primary partner in preventing heart disease and stroke, collaborating with you to create a long-term health plan, coordinate essential screenings, and manage cardiovascular risk factors for a lifetime of wellness. He serves all ages, focusing on proactive health and risk reduction, and welcomes new patients to begin their proactive health journey. Please call (352) 265-0820 to schedule.

Dr. Xiang, an assistant professor in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine, brings over 25 years of dedicated experience in cardiovascular care to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Guangzhou Medical University in 1997 and further specialized through fellowship training at the University of Toledo Medical Center (2015), deepening his expertise in clinical cardiac electrophysiology. A Board Certified Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Xiang is committed to personalized care, utilizing his extensive training and research experience in basic and clinical sciences. He is also proficient in Mandarin, offering consultations in this language. He received a PhD in Cellular & Molecular Neurobiology at the University of Toledo Medical Center, focusing on ion channel regulation. His commitment to his patients extends to academic excellence, as evidenced by his numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national conferences.

A key part of the WePrevent mission is building your personalized prevention roadmap. Dr. Kun Xiang is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on proactive strategies to protect and enhance your long-term health.

By working together, you and Dr. Kun Xiang can create a clear, actionable plan to address your unique risk factors and health goals.

A proactive approach to health involves understanding and managing potential risks. Dr. Kun Xiang provides expert care for a range of conditions, focusing on early detection and effective management to support your long-term wellness. Common areas of focus include:

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA): An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a serious condition where the main artery in your abdomen swells, and proactive screenings and lifestyle changes can prevent serious complications.
• Acute Coronary Syndrome: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a serious heart condition requiring immediate medical attention, highlighting the importance of regular checkups and managing risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol to prevent it.
• Congestive Heart Failure: Preventing heart disease includes understanding CHF, a condition where your heart weakens and struggles to pump efficiently, increasing your risk for serious complications – making proactive health management crucial.
• Cardiomegaly: Preventing heart disease often involves monitoring for cardiomegaly, as an enlarged heart can indicate increased cardiovascular risk and the need for lifestyle changes or medical intervention.
• Secondary Renovascular Hypertension: If you have narrowed kidney arteries causing high blood pressure (renovascular hypertension), proactive management helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney failure.
• Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease means high blood pressure is damaging your kidneys, and early detection through regular checkups can help prevent further harm and protect your heart health.
• Hypertensive Heart with Failure: If you have hypertensive heart disease and heart failure, it signifies that your high blood pressure has severely impacted your heart's function; consistent blood pressure monitoring and treatment are essential to prevent further damage.
• Cardiac Tamponade: Preventing heart damage that can lead to cardiac tamponade involves proactive management of conditions like pericarditis and prompt treatment of injuries affecting the heart's protective sac.
• Prinzmetal Angina: By effectively managing risk factors and seeking prompt medical care for chest pain, you can prevent Prinzmetal angina from progressing and impacting your heart health negatively.
• Coarctation of the Aorta: Coarctation of the aorta is a birth defect where the aorta is narrowed, increasing blood pressure and requiring early detection to prevent future heart problems.
• Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease: Managing risk factors like high blood pressure and heart infections is crucial in preventing or slowing the progression of nonrheumatic tricuspid disease.
• Lipid Disorders: Keeping your cholesterol and other fats in your blood at healthy levels through diet and lifestyle changes, or medication if needed, helps prevent heart disease and stroke.

This list highlights some common health concerns and is for informational purposes only. The best way to understand your personal health and create a prevention plan is to schedule a consultation. Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans are developed based on individual patient evaluations.

Taking proactive steps is central to long-term health. Dr. Kun Xiang offers a range of key preventive screenings and services designed to provide crucial insights into your health and support your well-being:

• Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest: A cardiac MRI is a detailed scan of your heart and chest that helps detect early signs of heart disease, allowing for timely intervention and preventing serious problems later.
• Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test: Taking proactive steps for heart health, this test uses medication and imaging to screen for narrowed heart arteries, potentially preventing future cardiovascular events.
• Impella Device: If you're facing a complex heart procedure, the Impella device acts as a temporary support system to enhance blood circulation, aiding your heart's performance during the surgery and recovery.
• Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias: Proactive heart health management includes exploring cardiac ablation, a treatment that helps prevent life-threatening arrhythmias and improves overall heart function.
• Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement: A pacemaker insertion or replacement helps regulate your heartbeat, preventing dangerous rhythms that can lead to stroke or heart failure.
• Peripheral Artery Catheterization: This procedure helps screen for potential blockages in your leg and foot arteries, allowing doctors to take steps to improve your circulation and reduce your risk of future complications.
• Treadmill Stress Test: As a proactive measure to maintain optimal heart health, a treadmill stress test helps pinpoint potential blockages or irregularities in your heart's function that may lead to serious complications.
• Nuclear Stress Testing: To take a proactive step toward a healthier heart, a nuclear stress test helps doctors identify areas of reduced blood flow, enabling early diagnosis and prevention of heart disease.
• Tilt Table Testing: Taking a proactive step towards better heart health, tilt table testing helps identify underlying conditions that might cause fainting, helping you prevent falls and injuries.
• Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment: Invest in your cardiovascular future by having a structural heart disease evaluation; this check-up identifies structural problems that might increase your risk of heart disease or stroke.
• Coronary Angiogram: For comprehensive heart health assessment, a coronary angiogram helps identify narrowed or blocked arteries, allowing for prompt treatment to prevent future heart attacks, strokes, or other life-threatening events.
• Cardiovascular Stress Test: Protecting your heart is key – a cardiovascular stress test helps pinpoint potential weaknesses in your heart's performance before they lead to major health problems like a heart attack or stroke.

Service availability can change, and not all services listed may be appropriate for every patient. For a comprehensive understanding of all available services and to create your personalized screening plan, please schedule a consultation.

All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for Cardiology in Florida.

Dr. Kun Xiang is dedicated to partnering with Caregivers to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how a proactive approach can make a tangible difference in a Patient's life:

• Knowing their family history, a patient proactively sought guidance for AAA screening and lifestyle changes, achieving peace of mind through early detection and risk reduction.
• By diligently managing cholesterol and blood pressure, a patient proactively reduced their risk of Acute Coronary Syndrome, gaining peace of mind and a healthier future.

These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results may vary and depend on many factors specific to each patient. He will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.

Here are answers to some common questions about proactive Cardiovascular care with Dr. Kun Xiang:

What is a Cardiologist, and when should I see one?

A cardiologist is a medical expert specializing in the heart and blood vessels. You should see a cardiologist if you experience symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath, have a family history of heart disease, or have risk factors like high blood pressure or high cholesterol that require expert management.

What can I expect during my first visit with Dr. Kun Xiang?

Your first visit with Dr. Xiang will be a comprehensive cardiovascular assessment. We'll review your medical and family history, perform a physical exam, obtain an EKG, and discuss lifestyle and risk factors. This is the first step in creating a personalized heart health plan for you.

What are the most important things I can do to prevent a heart attack?

Taking control of your cardiovascular health is achievable through proactive steps. Knowing and managing your blood pressure and cholesterol, avoiding smoking, regular physical activity, and a heart-healthy diet are key to preventing a heart attack. These choices empower you to shape your own heart health destiny.

What is a cardiac stress test?

A cardiac stress test evaluates how your heart functions during physical activity. You'll walk on a treadmill while your EKG and blood pressure are monitored. This non-invasive test helps identify potential blockages in your coronary arteries.

What is an echocardiogram?

An echocardiogram, or "echo," is a safe and painless ultrasound of the heart. It uses sound waves to create moving pictures of the heart, allowing Dr. Kun Xiang to assess the strength of the heart muscle, check the function of the heart valves, and detect structural problems.

How do you treat high blood pressure (hypertension)?

We focus on preventing long-term damage to your heart, brain, and kidneys by addressing high blood pressure. This often starts with lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, and medication is added when needed to safely reach a personalized target blood pressure. Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain a healthy blood pressure.

What is a calcium score screening?

A calcium score screening is a special CT scan of the heart that measures the amount of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. It's a powerful preventive tool to help Dr. Kun Xiang better understand a patient's future risk of a heart attack and guide the intensity of their prevention strategy.

What is a cardiac ablation procedure?

Cardiac ablation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat certain types of fast heart rhythms. A specialist uses catheters to locate and eliminate the problematic heart tissue with heat or cold energy, often resolving the arrhythmia.

4037 NW 86th Ter
Gainesville FL 32606
Phone: (352) 265-0820

Dr. Kun Xiang, MD is regulated by the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice) in Florida and is licensed by The Florida Board of Medicine.

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1144451873

Registration can typically be verified through The Florida Board of Medicine website or by direct inquiry.

The information on this profile, provided by weprevent.org, is for general informational purposes and to help you connect with preventive health partners. It does not constitute direct medical advice from the physician named. Cardiology like Dr. Kun Xiang are skilled in helping patients create proactive health plans. For urgent or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. It is always recommended to maintain open communication with your cardiology about all aspects of your health and your personalized prevention plan.