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Did you know that in Singapore, 17 people die from heart disease and stroke everyday, making cardiovascular disease the 2nd most common cause of death here? The scary thing about cardiovascular disease is it can strike unexpectedly regardless of age or size — I’m sure you’ve heard of the many marathon runners who collapsed and passed on suddenly due to a heart attack. The good news is as with other forms of life-threatening conditions, cardiovascular disease can be prevented if detected early. One such way of detection is through a cardiac screening, where you find out your risk factors throu ..read more

Most of us have felt short of breath at some point in our lives. It could have been caused by an intense workout, chasing after the bus or maybe a bout of anxiety. It’s normal to feel out of breath for a short period after strenuous activity or sudden exposure to a temperature change for example, but if you struggle to get through basic tasks like climbing a short flight of stairs without huffing and puffing or experience prolonged shortness of breath in general, it might be your body’s way of signalling something more serious. In my practice, we call this dyspnea, a medical term used to desc ..read more

The wait is finally over for those patients awaiting the ‘Cardiology at Home in Singapore’ service, from the comfort of their own home. With the collaboration between heartland specialist cardiovascular clinic Sunrise General Medical and Heart Services and Home MedTech healthcare provider, Ninkatec Pte Ltd, they are proud to launch this joint service to provide better home and heartcare for recuperating patients.   Accounting for 20% of the deaths in Singapore in 2017, Cardiovascular disease is especially prevalent in Singapore. With Singapore’s aging population, we are also facing an inc ..read more