As
Singaporeans increasingly suffer from “first world problems” caused by lifestyle
choices such as a poor diet, lack of
exercise, work and family stress, social & financial pressures, and other unhealthy habits,
our heart is one of the first organs to be impacted. High blood pressure &
cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, being overweight can all lead to heart disease.
Or you could simply have a family history of heart problems which puts you at
higher risk of a stroke or heart attack
Are
you having chest pains? Heart palpitations? Breathlessness after a seemingly
mild exertion? This and many others may be symptoms of coronary heart disease.
Known as the leading cause of heart attacks, coronary artery disease is a
condition in which the artery walls to the heart get clogged up with
cholesterol deposits called plaque.
At
Ascension Heart Centre, Dr Brian Khoo believes in delivering personalised care
for each and every patient depending on his/her symptoms, family history and overall
lifestyle. Dr Khoo’s signature comforting manner, his patience and professional knowledge over 17
years of practice, combined with our clinic’s latest cardiology equipment & technology ensures that you will have the best medical care possible.
In Singapore, statistics
show that 17 people die from cardiovascular disease (heart diseases and
stroke) every day. Cardiovascular disease accounted for 30.1% of
all deaths. This means that nearly 1 out of 3 deaths in Singapore is due to
heart diseases or stroke. Don’t be one of the statistics; if you suspect you
have heart problems, or just want assurance with a heart screening, call us
today to make an appointment.