5 Benefits of Seeing a Private Cardiologist in Singapore
Heart disease often develops silently. Many people only discover they have blocked heart arteries after suffering a heart attack.
Could You Have Blocked Heart Arteries Without Knowing? How a CT Coronary Angiogram Could Protect Your Heart
Heart disease often develops silently. Many people only discover they have blocked heart arteries after suffering a heart attack.
CT Calcium Score vs CT Coronary Angiogram: Which Heart Scan Is Right For You?
Many people searching for a “heart scan” are surprised to learn that there are actually two very different CT scans used to assess heart disease— a CT Calcium Score (Coronary Artery Calcium Score or CAC Score) and a CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA).
Who May Need a Coronary Angiography In Singapore?
Summary: A coronary angiography is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed to confirm the presence of coronary artery disease. It may be recommended if you have symptoms like chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness and unexplained fatigue, or if non-invasive tests reveal significant blockages in the coronary arteries. Depending on the findings of the coronary […]
When Do I Require A Coronary Angiogram or Angioplasty?
Summary: You may be recommended a coronary angiogram and angioplasty procedure if you have coronary artery disease with symptoms like chest pain, breathlessness, or reduced exercise capacity. Your doctor will also consider risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol, smoking, and family history. Coronary angioplasty can help relieve symptoms and reduce your […]
What Can a Treadmill ECG Test Reveal?
Summary: A treadmill ECG test can detect reduced blood flow to heart muscles due to coronary artery disease, abnormal heart rhythms, and exercise-induced symptoms. Doctors may recommend it if you have chest pain, breathlessness, dizziness, or risk factors for heart disease. It is often used alongside a resting ECG to provide a more complete picture […]
Who Should Get an Electrocardiogram in Singapore?
Summary: You may need an electrocardiogram (ECG) assessment if you are experiencing symptoms like chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, dizziness, or fainting. An ECG is also recommended if you have risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, or a family history of heart disease. The test is quick and painless, often taking […]
Heart Health and Breast Cancer: Why It Matters
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, while cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among women in Singapore. Together, they account for a large proportion of morbidity and mortality. The important thing to note is that they are connected in many ways, especially for breast cancer patients and survivors. […]
Coronary Artery Stenting: A Life-Saving Procedure for Heart Health
Coronary artery stenting is a common and often lifesaving procedure used to treat coronary artery disease (also known as ischaemic heart disease), a condition that affects millions of people around the world. After cancer and pneumonia, ischaemic heart disease is the third leading cause of death in Singapore. Coronary artery disease occurs when the arteries […]
World Heart Day on 29th Sept 2024
Fit for Life The Importance of Physical Activity for a Long and Healthy Life Pioneering gerontologist Dr Robert N. Butler, the first director of the US National Institute on Ageing, opened his 1977 research paper Exercise, the Neglected Therapy with the following words: “If exercise could be packed in a pill, it would be the […]