Dr Eric Hong 方祖德医生
EH Heart Specialist Private Limited (方氏心脏专科)
Many people assume that an ECG and an echocardiogram are interchangeable tests because both are commonly used to assess heart health. In reality, they provide very different information. An ECG evaluates the heart's electrical activity, while an echocardiogram uses ultrasound imaging to assess the heart's structure and function...
An arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, can cause symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, or episodes of rapid heartbeat. While medications are often used to manage abnormal heart rhythms, they do not always provide adequate symptom control or long-term effectiveness...
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common cardiovascular conditions in Singapore. This condition often develops without obvious symptoms, placing a gradual burden on the heart and blood vessels...
Active and athletic adults are often highly familiar with their own bodies. Whether training for a marathon, cycling on weekends or maintaining a regular gym routine, they become familiar with the aches, fatigue and discomfort that can accompany physical exertion...
Heart valve disease can often be treated through a range of options, including medication, minimally invasive catheter-based procedures, heart valve repair surgery and heart valve replacement surgery. While some patients may only require monitoring and medication...
Angioplasty and coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) are treatments designed to restore blood flow to areas of the heart affected by blocked arteries. By improving circulation, these procedures can relieve symptoms, improve quality of life and reduce the risk of complications...
It is perfectly normal to run out of breath during exercise. Whether you are pushing through a run, climbing stairs or lifting weights, your body naturally demands more oxygen when under strain, causing your heart to beat...
Staying active is a key part of a healthy lifestyle, but for athletes who train and exert themselves frequently, there is often an added level of demand on the heart. For this reason, it becomes especially...
Arrhythmia refers to an abnormal heart rhythm, where the heart may beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. While some types of arrhythmia are harmless, others can affect how effectively the heart...
Chest discomfort during exercise is not normal if it is persistent, limits activity or does not resolve within a few minutes of rest. These features may indicate reduced blood flow to the heart rather than...
Have you ever felt a sudden, tight pain in your chest and wondered what it could mean? Or perhaps you’ve heard terms like “heart attack” and “cardiac arrest” thrown around in news reports or conversations, and you’re unsure...
Heart disease continues to be a major health concern worldwide, impacting millions each year. This is where nuclear cardiology plays a crucial role. It offers a detailed view of how the heart is functioning and...
When the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked, blood flow can be reduced, leading to symptoms such as chest pain or breathlessness and...
The terms atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis are often used interchangeably, even though they describe different processes affecting the arteries. Both involve changes to the artery walls over time and are linked to ageing...
Chest pain is a common complaint that has a variety of causes, ranging from mild and harmless to serious and potentially life-threatening. Most cases of chest pain have something to do with the heart...
Coronary arteries are blood vessels that bring oxygenated blood throughout the body. The heart and other tissues and organs need this continuous supply of blood to function properly...
Any heart disease is a health condition that should be taken seriously, as it may prove fatal if left uncontrolled and undetected...
The heart is responsible for pumping blood to the entire body. When our coronary arteries are clogged by plaque, blood flow becomes restricted. Common symptoms include angina, also known as chest pain, and shortness of breath...
