Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) occurs when there is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) characterised by the rapid and irregular beating. AF usually begins as short periods of abnormal beating but may … Read More
Heart & Arrhythmias
Cardiac Rehab after Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
Coronary artery disease is caused by a process called atherosclerosis where there is plaque build-up in the coronary arteries causing narrowing of these blood vessels. The patient will start to … Read More
Abnormal Heart Rhythms (Arrhythmias)
Your heart keeps you alive by pumping blood around your body . The heart is made up of four chambers namely two upper chambers (known as the atria) and two … Read More
Diet for High Cholesterol
Healthy eating helps us to reduce the risk of getting lifestyle related conditions such as hypertension, diabetes or heart disease. High cholesterol in the body is associated with a higher … Read More
Cardiac Heart Exercise Stress Test
When you perform a cardiac exercise stress test, you will be asked to walk on a treadmill to make your heart work harder. Your heart condition will be measured using … Read More
Angina & Coronary Heart Disease
Angina is caused atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart. This build up of fatty plaques narrows the arteries resulting in less nutrients and oxygen supply … Read More
Angioplasty
Coronary angioplasty also known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), is a procedure to treat blocked heart coronary arteries. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon catheter that is inserted in blocked blood … Read More
CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA)
CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA) is a non-invasive imaging test which is allows doctors to see detailed images of the blood vessels that supply the heart and lung. A special contrast … Read More
How to Prepare for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) is a surgical procedure that improves blood flow to the heart muscle. It entails diverting the flow of blood around a section of a blocked … Read More
Cardiac (Heart) Screening
Cardiovascular disease is the top killer in Malaysia accounting for 1/4 of all hospital deaths. How does Coronary Artery Disease happen? Your heart is a muscle and it pumps blood … Read More