


Dr Edgar & Dr Pipin’s Vietnam Talk

Sudden Death During Exercise
It is frightening to know that someone who seems healthy collapse suddenly during or after exercise. This is often due to underlying heart disease or hereditary defects. Generally, people over the age … Continued

I have COVID and have since recovered. However, why do I get tired, breathless and fatigued easily?
Some people who have contracted COVID-19 have experienced lasting symptoms even when they have recovered and have been tested negative for coronavirus. Dr Edgar Tay and some other doctors have been interviewed … Continued

Doctor, I Still Want To Look Beautiful With My Pacemaker And Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Over the years, awareness in the increased risk of sudden death in women due to cardiac diseases and inherited cardiac conditions has been raised. Thus, more women are now diagnosed with such … Continued

HEART FAILURE WITH PRESERVED EJECTION FRACTION (HFpEF)
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a common and debilitating condition. It accounts for 50% of heart failure patients globally and is associated with high hospitalization and mortality rate. 60% … Continued

Hello Heart, Have We Met?
Our heart is a muscular organ about the size of a fist. It is located behind and left of the breastbone. Our heart is the main organ of the cardiovascular system, working … Continued

What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy type of fat, or lipid, which is carried around your bloodstream. Lipids do not dissolve in water. In order for it to stay mixed with blood, they are … Continued

Mount Elizabeth Hospital provides diverse medical expertise within reach of International patients
In certain conditions, patients need or opt to get support from healthcare facilities in another country. Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore aids its international patients, including from the Philippines, to access its … Continued

Vitamin K and heart disease
What is Vitamin K? Vitamin K is an essential vitamin that helps with clotting and prevents excessive bleeding. Vitamin K is in fact a family of compounds which include Vitamin K1 and K2. Vitamin … Continued