Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease in Singapore is 3rd leading principal cause of death for 2023. Learn more about this silent killer with our collection of informative articles and resources.
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MediSave / MediShield
According to CPF (as of Jul 2024), you can use MediSave to cover outpatient services, including chronic disease (such as certain heart diseases or conditions that can lead to heart disease) treatments and preventative care at GPs, polyclinics and Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOCs).
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FAQs
What are the statistics for heart disease in Singapore? How common is it?
According to statistics, 23 people die from cardiovascular disease (heart diseases and stroke) every day in Singapore. Cardiovascular disease was the cause of 31.4% of all deaths in 2022 – i.e. about 1 out of 3 deaths in Singapore is due to heart diseases or stroke.
How can I reduce my risk for heart disease?
Having a healthy diet is a key way of reducing the risk for heart disease. A healthy diet may help to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar. Tips for a heathy diet:
- Have a diet with more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Reduce consumption of trans fats, and swap saturated fats for unsaturated ones.
- Consume lean sources of protein (e.g. chicken and fish), avoiding red meat which are high in fat and cholesterol.
- Take complex carbohydrates like whole-grain bread, rice, and pasta. Reduce consumption of simple carbohydrates like sugar.
- Reduce consumption of sodium / salt.
Also, you should exercise regularly, and cut smoking to reduce heart disease risks.
What are the common screening tests for heart disease in Singapore?
The most common tests for heart disease screening in Singapore include:
- Chest X-Ray
- Blood Test
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Exercise stress test
- Echocardiogram
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- CT Scan
Can coronary heart disease result in heart failure?
Yes, that is possibility. Heart failure is a condition whereby the heart does not pump blood in an adequate manner. Coronary artery disease may over time, result in the heart being too weak or otherwise unable to properly pump blood.
How does smoking cause coronary artery disease?
Cigarettes contain toxic chemicals that can damage blood vessels and the heart. In addition, it causes plaque that accumulates in blood vessels and causes narrowing.
Additional Resources
- Heart Health | Singapore Heart Foundation. Available from: https://www.myheart.org.sg/health/
- Get Assistance | Singapore Heart Foundation. Available from: https://www.myheart.org.sg/heart-support-fund/
- Heart Disease: Screening and Diagnostics | Gleneagles Hospital. Available from: https://www.gleneagles.com.sg/health-plus/article/heart-disease-screening-diagnostics
- Coronary Artery Disease | National heart Centre. Available from: https://www.nhcs.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/coronary-artery-disease
- Diagnostic Tests| American Heart Association. Available from: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/diagnosing-heart-failure
- Heart Failure: Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Diagnosis | HealthXchange. Available from: https://www.healthxchange.sg/heart-lungs/heart-failure/heart-failure-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-diagnosis
- Chest Pain: When to Seek Help| HealthXchange. Available from: https://www.healthxchange.sg/heart-lungs/heart-disease/chest-pain-when-to-seek-help