Cold winter weather can easily lead to increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure, which adds to the heart's burden. Elderly people, due to declining physical functions and weaker cold tolerance, are more likely to experience discomfort symptoms such as chest tightness and palpitations. Some early signs of heart attack are often misdiagnosed as ordinary discomfort, resulting in missed opportunities for early intervention. Based on this urgent health need, a heart-specialized free clinic relying on high-quality medical resources was orderly carried out on January 16, 2026. Professor Qi Xiangqian, the chief expert of Tianjin Pengruili Hospital, provided professional medical and health services to the elderly community through popular science lectures, interactive Q&A sessions, and home visits, practicing the concept of integrated medical care.

As an expert who enjoys the special government allowance from the State Council, Professor Qi Xiangqian has a good reputation among both industry peers and patient groups. In 2001, he resolutely gave up generous overseas offers and returned to China with a heartfelt desire to serve his country, dedicating fifty years to cardiovascular clinical practice, research, and talent cultivation. He has independently performed over ten thousand surgeries, including coronary heart disease interventions and radiofrequency ablations, and has profound expertise in emergency rescue and the diagnosis of difficult and complex diseases.

The free clinic scene was orderly and the atmosphere was warm. Professor Qi Xiangqian, drawing on fifty years of clinical experience, shared multiple real treatment cases and explained the characteristics of cardiovascular diseases in winter in simple and easy-to-understand language. He particularly reminded the elderly to pay attention to atypical signs of heart attacks, while also carefully teaching preventive measures such as keeping warm, eating a balanced diet, exercising appropriately, and self-rescue methods in case of sudden discomfort, allowing the elderly to grasp practical 'heart care' knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere.

During the free clinic event, a collaborative model of 'expert consultation with family doctors' was adopted. While Professor Qi was giving the lecture, community family doctors accompanied the audience throughout, carefully taking notes on the key points of the lecture. At the same time, based on issues identified in daily care work, they promptly provided feedback to Professor Qi during the Q&A session, aiming to reduce the likelihood of heart discomfort by addressing everyday details, and effectively achieving the health management goal of 'preventing problems before they occur.'

After the science popularization interaction ended, Professor Qi Xiangqian went deep into each floor of the community to provide home consultation services for elders with limited mobility. He patiently inquired about the elders' physical conditions, analyzed health risks one by one in combination with their medical history, and precisely adjusted medication plans. For elders experiencing discomforts such as chest tightness and dizziness, he accurately identified the causes and offered personalized health advice; for elders with stable health, he also thoughtfully reminded them of the importance of regular check-ups.

This free clinic is a dual demonstration of Tianjin Pengruili Hospital practicing the concept of integrating medical care and nursing, and Professor Qi Xiangqian's benevolence as a doctor, focusing entirely on addressing the heart care challenges of the elderly in winter. In the future, Tianjin Pengruili Hospital will regularly provide health services, relying on medical resources to deepen the integrated medical and nursing model, offering comprehensive high-quality health protection for the elderly in the community.