According to the American Heart Association, the build up of plaque can reduce blood flow to your heart and cause chest discomfort. Sometimes a blood clot can form or worsen and completely block blood flow, which if left untreated can lead to a heart attack. Coronary angioplasty is a commonly performed procedure to open up blocked arteries to restore normal f....
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An interventional cardiologist is a cardiologist who specialises in doing invasive procedure....
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The basic advice for general heart health is lifestyle change, Dr Chiam says. “An....
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For the last 40 years, the mainstay of treatment has been open-heart surgery, Dr Chiam....
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Read moreHeart attack is a condition where the artery in the heart supplying the heart muscle suddenly becomes completely blocked, Dr Chiam says. “So whatever is downstream to the blockage,....
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Singapore, 27 September 2023 - GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific, a premier leader in the healthcare industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Aesthetics Conference & Awards,....
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Cardiology care in Malaysia is on par with international standards of competency and skills, owing to the availability of 58 cardiothoracic surgery specialists and over 200 cardiologists. The country,....
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Keeping pace with the current demands and trends in the healthcare industry, Malaysia Healthcare offers innovative solutions to patients with advanced orthopaedic treatments, employing top-notch medic....
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Read moreEating nutritious foods is definitely a key component of a healthy lifestyle, but another important part of the equation is how to cook them as this can also have an impact on our health. “Research shows that certain cooking methods may change the makeup of our food in ways that could potentially harm our....
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Read moreCancer is a leading cause of death globally. Nevertheless, early identification of the disease has been linked to lower mortality rates, with the survival rate at one and five years for most cancers being higher if the cancer is detected at the first stage[1] and treated early. Malaysia, as a Cancer Care Centre of Excellence in the region, is a top-of-mind destination among healthcare travellers. This is due, in part, to the country’s commitment to cutting-edge cancer screening and treatm....
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