Sex Differences in Heart Disease

Perspectives on women’s heart disease from a female cardiologist

Perspectives on women’s heart disease from a female cardiologist by A/Prof Carolyn Lam The referral letter read, ‘Dear Cardiologist, please see this 60-year-old lady for the problem of chest discomfort.’ Certainly, this is one of the most frequently encountered clinical[...]

Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary Hypertension The other “High Blood Pressure” by Dr Dinesh Nair Pulmonary hypertension is a lung disorder affecting the pulmonary arteries. The arteries become narrowed, thereby restricting blood flow, resulting in abnormal high blood pressure in these arteries. This causes[...]

Have Your Eyes Checked Regularly!

Regular Eye Tests Are Important for Problems to Be Treated Early Our eyesight is one of the most important senses, and you would want to retain your eyesight into your ripe old age so that you get to enjoy your[...]

Glaucoma

The Silent Thief of Sight - by Dr. Ho Ching Lin Often, the disease goes unnoticed until there is a loss of vision. Glaucoma occurs when fluid pressure inside the eye slowly increases and damages the optic nerve, which carries visual[...]

In the pink of health

in Singapore, over the past decade, high-blood pressure, heart disease and other lifestyle diseases have rising prevalence. In 2010, more than 40% of diagnosed conditions in Polyclinics are hypertension and heart disease related. Preventing and managing these issues are prime concerns, as most of them may ultimately lead to strokes[...]

The ABCs of Heart Screen

Dr. Peter Yan gives us a rundown on how to keep our hearts in check — from simple stress testing to more complicated myocardial perfusion imaging. By Maripet L. Poso Our heart is an amazing little thing. It works constantly[...]