MEDIA ARTICLES

You may have heard of people with smartwatches that have alerted them of an irregular heart beat or may even have received alerts from your own smartwatch that your heart rhythm is irregular or perhaps too slow at night.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a "silent killer" because it can go unnoticed for years, silently causing damage to your body. Many people with high blood pressure feel fine, yet inside, their health may be at risk.

Heart disease remains a leading cause of illness and mortality in Singapore, emphasizing the critical importance of accurately assessing an individual's risk of developing a cardiovascular event. This is a common question to me in clinical practice. An individual will be referred or attend the clinic out of self-questioning, curious to evaluate their risk of having a heart attack.

Mr. Albert Tay, a 52-year-old executive, has been practicing a healthy lifestyle for over 10 years.

Experts call it “economy class syndrome” — but it can happen to anyone in any class of an airplane. Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT as it’s known, occurs when blood clots in one or more veins.

So you or someone you know has been diagnosed with artery blockages. What comes next? Here, DR PINAKIN V PAREKH of The Harley Street Heart & Vascular Centre explains the importance of fully understanding your coronary artery disease diagnosis and knowing your treatment options for an artery blockage, which may include medication or angioplasty.

SINGAPORE – Back in the early 1990s, comedian-actor Suhaimi Yusof and media industry veteran Bernard Lim both launched their careers as radio deejays before branching out to other areas in the entertainment and media industries.

Long-haul travel, particularly flights lasting eight hours or more, poses the greatest risk to passengers of life-threatening medical conditions. 'Economy Class Syndrome' – which refers to prolonged periods of immobility in a confined space – can reduce overall blood flow, leading to Pulmonary Embolism which can lead to death.

Snoring or obstructive sleep apnea or Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a chronic sleep disorder when breathing stops due to blocked airways.

Local artist Paul Foster is also a former national football player. He was a heavy exerciser before he was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia. Two years ago, he was diagnosed with early cardiovascular disease and was at high risk of a heart attack within three to five years.

SINGAPORE – Mr Albert Tay first noticed symptoms of an irregular heartbeat in 2023. He would occasionally feel his heart fluttering lightly before going to bed.

DR REGINALD LIEW, senior consultant cardiologist at The Harley Street Heart and Vascular Centre, tells us why apparently healthy individuals, including athletes, aren’t exempt from heart diseases like cardiac arrhythmia or an enlarged heart. Plus, how tests like ECG (or electrocardiogram) can help.

It is believed that women nearing the end of their period may experience rapid calcium deposits in the arteries that carry blood away from the heart. As a result, women are more prone to heart disease.

Lokadasu, 71, suffered his first heart attack at the age of 58, followed by two consecutive heart attacks. He said the main reason was not being serious about taking prescribed medicines and diet.

Zheng Wenqiang, who likes sports and pays attention to healthy diet, suffers from atrial fibrillation, which causes heart rhythm disorders and palpitations. If not treated, he may suffer from stroke or heart disease.

High cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolemia, refers to elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the cells of the body and in the food we consume. High cholesterol is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes.

Often referred to as "table" inheritance, familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disorder characterized by high levels of "bad" cholesterol in the blood.

SINGAPORE – Mr David Teo was 47 when he suffered his first heart attack in 2010. He was about to leave home to play golf when he felt a tightness in his chest and cold sweat dripping down his forehead.

Getting sufficient sleep is pivotal to health and wellbeing. But as many as 4 in 10 adults report experiencing sleeping difficulty. There are many health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, that can be caused or made worse by insufficient sleep.

An athlete's sudden cardiac death is one of the tragic risks of strenuous exercise in the presence of a dormant cardiac abnormality. Most major international sports organizations recommend a pre-exercise cardiac screening for the participants.

Keeping a regular workout routine is one of the best ways to improve your heart health. It can also help you lose weight, increase strength and lung capacity, and even improve your mental health - the list goes on! Workout for at least 150 minutes at moderate intensity or 75 minutes of high intensity per week.

Many people may be surprised to learn that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year.

Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes, is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, which can lead to various health complications. There are different types of diabetes, with the most common being type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

The heart is undoubtedly the most vital organ in our body. A poorly functioning heart will cause huge problems throughout the entire body - and can even lead to an early grave.

One of the leading cardiovascular diseases that take a toll on health globally is heart failure. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 6 million American adults are diagnosed with heart failure. In Singapore, heart failure is common, affecting 1 in 20 Singaporeans.

Can heart attacks be predicted, and if so, how? Here, DR ROHIT KHURANA, Senior Consultant Cardiologist at The Harley Street Heart and Vascular Centre, writes about the role of cardiac imaging such as CT scans and how it can help predict and prevent heart attacks.

Doctors tell ST that they have seen more people with heart palpitations and ectopic heartbeats in the past two years.

Sodium consumption may have gone up during pandemic, causing rise in hypertension

Experts say prolonged work can lead to chronic stress and fatigue, sleep deprivation and an unhealthy diet and lifestyle.

It is their job to give patients good advice in caring for their health and well-being but doctors are human, too, and they give in to temptations now and then.

If caregivers, usually mothers, practise a healthy lifestyle, children are likely to continue those behaviours

Obstructive sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder affecting 10% to 20% of adults, increases the risk of heart failure by 140%

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冠病疫情令人们居家时间增多，出现“隔离15”现象，减重成了当务之急。 受访医生医师、营养师破解时尚减肥法迷思，强调减重目标应该是可持续的，饮食、运动和睡眠是维持健康体重的铁三角。

Madam Kirti Harnal had just cooked a meal at home one Saturday in November 2018 when she suddenly felt fatigued.

Tips on how to choose an intermittent fasting schedule that fits your lifestyle, and the kind of foods you should eat

心房颤动也就是俗称的心律不整，会导致血液无法有效地完全被泵出而滞留在心房内，逐渐变成血凝块，形成血栓。一旦血栓随着血液流到脑部，将引发中风、心力衰竭等其他相关并发症。

One vascular specialist shares why pelvic congestion syndrome - and not necessarily endometriosis, fibroids or ovarian cysts - could be the cause of some women's pelvic pain.

Many people with diabetes or pre-diabetic symptoms are lean and have BMIs in the normal range

Mr Ng Wei Jie (pictured) discovered by chance that he has atrial fibrillation and decided to treat it after learning that it could lead to a severe stroke, even though the symptoms were not affecting his everyday life.

As doctors and researchers race to learn more about Covid-19, mounting evidence suggests that the disease is more than just a respiratory condition.