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Formerly known as Singapore National Heart Association, SHF dedicates towards dissemination of knowledge about the causes and prevention of heart diseases through regular public and professional programmes.
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Cardiovascular disease, also known as heart disease, is a range of conditions that affects the heart. It is the leading cause of death globally, with 17.9 million deaths each year. (Source: World Health Organization) The types of cardiovascular disease include:
Our Heart Team is committed to providing comprehensive care for all types of heart disease and vascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, heart failure, congenital and valvular heart disease, and vascular disease.
For the heart to function properly, it has to receive blood rich in oxygen via blood vessels, called coronary arteries. A heart attack (also known as myocardial infarction (MI)) occurs when there is a sudden, complete obstruction of blood flow in the coronary artery.
NUHCS services spans across 4 locations to serve the western and central locations in Singapore: NUHCS at National University Hospital (NUH), Kent Ridge - Main Operations.
The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) is a national and regional referral centre for cardiovascular diseases. Established in 1998, NHCS is the pioneer in cardiovascular care in Singapore. NHCS provides a one-stop comprehensive cardiac care ranging from preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic to rehabilitative services.
As a 185-bed national and regional referral centre for cardiovascular disease in Singapore, the National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) provides a one-stop comprehensive service to patients with heart, lung and chest problems.
At the National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS), our goal is to provide world class, specialised and dedicated cardiovascular healthcare services that incorporate the best skills, clinical practice and equipment to make a difference in the lives of our patients.
The most common risk factors of heart failure are: Coronary artery disease and heart attack: In coronary artery disease (also known as coronary heart disease), the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle become narrowed or blocked.
