Heart Palpitations: A Symptom You Should Not Overlook | AHVC
Heart palpitations refer to the awareness of your own heartbeat — typically when it feels unusually fast, irregular, or forceful. You may notice this sensation in your chest, throat, or neck. Episodes can last a few seconds or persist for several minutes.
Ischemic Heart Disease Symptoms, causes, and prevention | AHVC
Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) is one of the leading causes of death in Singapore, accounting for approximately one-fifth of all deaths according to 2021 data. Yet it is also one of the most preventable serious conditions — if the warning signs are recognised early and appropriate action is taken. This article explains what ischaemic heart […]
SMuRF-less Heart Attack
Heart Attacks Without Warning: Can It Happen to Healthy People? When we think about heart attacks, we usually imagine someone with clear risk factors (smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes). But here’s the surprising truth:Some people have heart attacks without any of these. What Does “SMuRF-less” Actually Mean? SMuRF stands for Standard Modifiable […]
Holter Monitoring : A Simple Way To Track Your Heart
Introduction Ambulatory Electrocardiography Monitoring, commonly known as a holter monitor, is a test used to track the heart’s electrical activity over a few days, as long as 2 weeks. It helps doctors detect irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) that may not appear during a standard ECG. How It Works? A holter monitor is a small, portable sticker […]
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (Fh) : Everything You Need To Know
I’m sure most of us have heard that high cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease. But for some, high cholesterol isn’t just about lifestyle. It’s inherited and this condition is called Familial Hypercholesterolemia also known as FH. What is FH? Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic condition which causes very high levels of […]
ASM August 2025
Every year, Asian Heart & Vascular Centre hold our Annual Science Meeting to share and exchange medical knowledge with other medical professionals. In this 2025, our doctors share on the topic, Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease – Practical Tips For The Busy Clinicians. Following are the topic discussed: Cardiovascular Disease & Obesity – Dr Cliff Wong […]
Understanding 2D Echocardiography
2D trans-thoracic echocardiography or simply 2D echo is a non-invasive imaging technique that assesses the heart’s structure and function at rest. It uses ultrasound waves to create two-dimensional images of the heart, in order to detect any abnormalities in heart valves, blood flow patterns, chamber size and function. How 2D Echo Works A small device […]
Difference Between Cardiologist, Cardiovascular & Cardiothoracic
Many people often get confused between a cardiologist, cardiovascular surgeon and cardiothoracic surgeon because they all deal with heart-related conditions. However, they have very different roles in treating heart problems. Let’s break it down : 1. Who is a Cardiologist? (The Heart Doctor) A cardiologist is like your heart’s personal doctor. They check your heart’s […]
Understanding The Difference Between Pulmonary Embolism & Pulmonary Hypertension
Our lungs are like air filters for the body, making sure we get the oxygen we need. But sometimes, problems can happen with the blood flow in the lungs, leading to serious health conditions. Two such conditions are Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and Pulmonary Hypertension (PH). Although they might sound similar, they are very different. Let’s […]
Making sense of the different type of clips available to treat patient with mitral valve regurgitation
Mitral valve regurgitation is a serious heart condition where the mitral valve fails to close properly. This causes blood to flow backward from the left ventricle (lower chamber) into the left atrium (upper chamber) when the heart contracts, disrupting normal circulation. If this “back leak” is severe and not treated, it can lead to heart […]