What Divers Should Know Before Diving (Read this before diving)
Divers should consider screening for Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) What is PFO? PFO is a small opening between the upper chambers of the heart (atria) that normally closes shortly after birth. However, in some individuals, it remains open, allowing blood to flow between the atria. Why is PFO relevant to divers? For divers, PFO poses […]
Sotatercept – Medication Use To Treat Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Sotatercept is a new medication used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a severe condition characterized by elevated blood pressure in the arteries supplying the lungs. PAH leads to right heart strain, progressive heart failure, and eventually death if untreated. The FDA recently approved this medication for the treatment of PAH. Sotatercept works through a […]
Do You Know What Is Cardioembolic Stroke and what causes it?
At AHVC (Asian Heart & Vascular Centre) we work closely with our neurology colleagues to treat patients. This is because some of these strokes can originate from the heart. This accounts for 20% of ischemic strokes. We call this condition cardioembolic stroke. With cardioembolic stroke, blood clot that forms in the heart can travel to […]
Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a condition that affects the arteries in your lungs and the right side of your heart. In this guide, you’ll learn about PH, its symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, and what treatments are available to help you live a full life. What is Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)? Pulmonary Hypertension is high blood pressure […]
BUBBLE CONTRAST TRANSCRANIAL DOPPLER TCD, TEST TO IDENTIFY PATENT FORAMEN OVALE TO REDUCE RECURRENCE OF STROKE
Stroke is a devastating condition that leads to disability. Following a stroke, tests are conducted to identify condition where preventive measures can be instituted to reduce recurrence. One such test: Bubble Contrast Transcranial Doppler TCD is a particularly useful test in diagnosing certain conditions, such as a patent foramen ovale (PFO), which is a small […]
WHAT EVERY WOMEN NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT HEART DISEASE
Heart diseases have been the leading of cause of death among women in Singapore and world-wide. One in three women die of heart diseases every year. Yet, only 9% of women in Singapore were aware that heart diseases are common in Singaporean women, according to a heart health survey conducted by the Singapore Heart Foundation […]
HEART TO HEART TALK 2023
Heart and related diseases is one of the most pressing issues affecting all of us. We all know of a friend or loved one who has been afflicted by heart health problems. Yet, this is not inevitable, and importantly, heart disease is frequently preventable. Lifestyle changes and medications can keep our heart healthy and lower […]
WHAT IS TRICVALVE?
The TricValve is a percutaneous treatment system that involves implanting 2 valves into the superior and inferior veins that drain into the heart. During severe tricuspid valve regurgitation (TR), the back flow of blood into the right atrium and into the veins impede the proper flow of returning blood back into the heart. This leads […]
LEAKING MITRAL HEART VALVE
Symptoms and causes If you have difficulty with shortness of breath, problems climbing stairs and a rapid heartbeat, you could be suffering from mitral insufficiency. Or a disorder of the mitral valve, one of the heart valves. We also call this a “leaking mitral heart valve”. Symptoms of a leaking mitral heart valve The symptoms […]
UNDERSTANDING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PFO AND STROKE
Your heart and the foramen ovale Your heart is a muscular organ in your chest that is about the size of your fist. The heart’s main function is to pump blood and supply oxygen to your entire body. Understand your heart, click here. Before birth, there is an opening in the form of a tissue flap […]