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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.
LOVE your heart: “Love your heart...get informed for prevention and treatment” (Atrial Fibrillation)
Atrial Fibrillation (AF or A-Fib) is a condition that causes irregular heartbeats and can be found in 1-2% of the general population.
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.
The rupture of aortic aneurysms: A medical emergency that might lead to sudden cardiac death
Sudden cardiac death is a defined as a sudden, unexpected death caused by loss of heart function or sudden cardiac arrest. Sudden cardiac death is responsible for more than a half of all heart disease deaths. Sudden cardiac death occurs most frequently in adults without warning signs and symptoms. An unexpected death happens quickly often due to undiscovered heart defects or overlooked heart abnormalities.
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Aneurysm, The Silent Danger That Should Not Be Ignored, Ready for 24-Hour Emergency Surgery
Bangkok Heart Hospital has a team of doctors ready to treat patients with aneurysmal or ruptured aneurysmal artery disease around the clock. Once diagnosed with this condition, surgery can be performed within 1 - 2 hours.
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Varicose veins: Know quickly if they swell or burst.
An aneurysm of the major artery is a condition in which the blood vessel enlarges or bulges due to the hardening and loss of elasticity of the vascular wall. It can occur for various reasons. The frightening aspect of this disease is that the patient does not realize it initially because the bulge is not significant, and there are no symptoms until the enlarged blood vessel compresses the adjacent organs.