The treatments and procedures we offer, from medication through to implanted devices and surgery. Each page explains what the treatment does, who it suits, what the procedure involves and what recovery looks like.
Treatment for heart and vascular disease ranges from medication and lifestyle change through to implanted devices and surgery. Which of them applies depends on the diagnosis, how far it has progressed and on the person being treated.
Each page explains what the treatment does, what the procedure or course involves, what recovery usually looks like and what the alternatives are. Where a treatment is used for a specific condition, the page links back to it.
These pages are written to be read alongside a consultation rather than instead of one. What is right for one person is often not right for another, and that judgement is what an appointment is for.
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) SurgeryPatients with a narrowing or blockage in the coronary arteries diagnosed by a coronary angiogram may be considered for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG).Read more
EP Study and Catheter AblationSome types of heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) cannot be treated adequately with medication, in which case an electrophysiological (EP) study and catheter ablation procedure may be…Read more
GLP-1 MedicinesGLP-1 medicines like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro in Singapore: how semaglutide and tirzepatide work for diabetes and weight, side effects and what to expect.Read more
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a sophisticated device that is inserted by cardiologists in patients with life-threatening heart rhythm disorders (usually ventricular…Read more
MedicationMedical therapy forms the mainstay of treatment to manage a specific diagnosis or set of risk factors that predispose to heart disease.Read more
MounjaroWhat Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is, how this dual GIP/GLP-1 medicine works for diabetes and weight in Singapore, side effects and what to expect. For patient education.Read more
OzempicWhat Ozempic (semaglutide) is, how it's used for type 2 diabetes in Singapore, how it works, side effects and what to expect. Drafted for patient education.Read more
Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty (Intervention)Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), or coronary angioplasty, opens narrowed heart arteries with a balloon and stent. Learn how the procedure works.Read more
Permanent PacemakerA permanent pacemaker (PPM) is a small device inserted beneath the skin that sends electrical impulses to help normalise the heart rate. Learn how it works.Read more
WATCHMAN Implant ProcedureIn the realm of medical advancements, the WATCHMAN Implant Procedure has emerged as a beacon of hope for individuals with atrial fibrillation (AFib) seeking to mitigate the risk of stroke.Read more
WegovyWhat Wegovy (semaglutide) is, how it's used for weight management in Singapore, how it works, side effects and what to expect. Drafted for patient education.Read moreRelated sections
Treatment follows a diagnosis, which is covered under Conditions. Tests and Investigations explains how those diagnoses are reached, and Symptoms is the place to start if you do not have one yet.