When we think about heart health, we usually think about blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar or heart rate. But there is another aspect of cardiovascular health that is less familiar to many patients: arterial stiffness. Our arteries are not rigid pipes. Healthy arteries are flexible and elastic. They expand when the heart pumps blood and […]

Metabolic syndrome is not a single disease. It is a combination of health problems that tend to occur together, including excess abdominal fat, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels, and elevated blood sugar. The concern is not just having one of these problems. When several occur together, they can significantly increase the risk […]

When it comes to health screening, more tests do not necessarily mean better health. It is common for people to ask whether they should have a full blood panel, an ultrasound, CT scan, MRI or other medical scans every year, particularly as they get older or become more concerned about conditions such as high blood […]

Heart disease does not always announce itself. A person can feel perfectly well, remain active and have no chest pain or breathlessness, yet already have important cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes. This is one of the reasons cardiovascular screening matters. It is not simply about looking for a […]

Being diagnosed with a chronic condition can change the way you think about your health. Whether you are living with hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, asthma, chronic kidney disease or another long-term condition, the goal is not simply to treat symptoms when they appear. Long-term disease management is about keeping the condition under control, […]

When we check blood pressure, we usually focus on two numbers: systolic and diastolic pressure. These readings, taken from a cuff around the arm, are important. But they do not always tell us the complete story of what is happening inside the arteries. This is where pulse wave analysis can provide additional information. Pulse wave […]

Being told that you have high blood pressure can raise many questions. “Do I need medication immediately?” “Will I have to take tablets for the rest of my life?” “Can I lower my blood pressure naturally?” “Why is my blood pressure still high even though I am taking medication?” These are questions I hear regularly […]

Many patients assume heart disease begins when chest pain starts. In reality, the process often begins many years earlier. High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, smoking and other cardiovascular risk factors can gradually damage the arteries without causing obvious symptoms. A person may feel perfectly well while their risk of heart attack or stroke is […]

A typical working day in Singapore can start early and end late. Between meetings, deadlines, commuting, business meals and family responsibilities, taking care of your heart can easily move to the bottom of the priority list. I often meet professionals who tell me, “Doctor, I know I should exercise and eat better, but I simply […]