Bangkok Heart Hospital reviews that the epidemic trend of complicated cardiovascular disease has continued rising worldwide in a similar way to Thai population.
The recent statistical data has firmly indicated that the epidemic trend of cardiovascular disease in Thai population is continued rising increasingly every year.
Heart Failure Is No Laughing Matter
Many misunderstood that “Heart Failure” is a disease. In actual fact, doctors consider it a syndrome by which the patient’s heart fails because it does not function properly.
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Fitness Conquers Heart Disease
Anyone who thinks that having heart disease means they can't exercise is mistaken. Especially for patients with coronary artery disease, lacking exercise can lead to muscle wasting, physical weakness, and recovery issues.
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Screening for risk factor will halt the rupture of major arteries.
An aneurysm is like a ticking time bomb in the body, ready to rupture at any moment. Many patients live on the edge without even realizing it, often only being discovered when it finally bursts. At that point, surgery is required to repair it. The best alternative and chance for survival is to have regular health check-ups early, before the aneurysm swells and bursts.
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256-Slice CT Scan: Innovation for Patients with Heart and Coronary Artery Disease
256-Slice CT Scan A high-speed computer that not only helps provide precise treatment but also serves as another option for diagnosing coronary artery disease in cases where patients are unable to undergo a treadmill test.
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in sports: the most common medical cause of death in athletes
During sport seasons especially football or marathon, sport-related cardiac sudden death has been reported occasionally. Although it might seem to be uncommon for athletes who are physically fit, this fatal event can happen to anyone at anytime. The answer remains unclear why this life-threatening condition could suddenly kill athletes who had never presented any signs and symptoms of cardiac disease. Placing into perspective, the program on screening and other measures to prevent sudden cardiac death and improve outcomes is greatly considered an important key. Find out more information about sudden cardiac death in athletes.
TAVI/TAVR Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/ Replacement
TAVI/TAVR is a novel, innovative approach to implantation of aortic valve without actually having to open the chest in order to expose the heart.
A LONGER, HAPPIER, HEALTHIER LIFE
Strokes kill more people in Thailand than heart attacks. Despite the high prevalence of deadly strokes in men older than 60. Annual check-ups starting in middle age can uncover warning signs that help high-risk individuals enjoy longer, happier lives.
MOVE your heart: “Eliminate Risks and Strengthen your Heart”
Risk of heart disease tends to increase with age, Having a family history of heart disease, Men are at a higher risk of heart disease compared to women before menopause.
LOVE your heart: “Love your heart...get informed for prevention and treatment” (Aneurysm)
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Heart and vascular examination with high-speed computerized tomography (Multi - Slice CT Scan)
Computed Tomography (CT Scan) is a radiological tool for non-invasive external examination, used for diagnosing internal organ diseases with several high-resolution images, aiding in accurate disease diagnosis.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Heart (Cardiovascular MRI: CMR)
Cardiac examination with a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine is a heart examination that utilizes electromagnetic waves without using X-ray radiation.