If you have one or more of the risk factors mentioned earlier, you should see your family doctor for advice. If you are above 40 years old, it is advisable for you to go for regular heart health screening.

Heart health screening is a crucial first step towards preventing cardiovascular disease.

Early treatment improves the chances of preventing or delaying complications. You can also discover your health and fitness levels.

If you experience any symptom(s) that might suggest a heart disease, you should make an appointment for a heart health screening or see your family doctor.

The screening test may comprise the following:
• Medical history taking
• Physical examination
• Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Blood tests
• Urine tests
• Chest radiograph (x-ray)
• Treadmill stress test

You should also go for a blood pressure and blood glucose check for diabetes every year and a blood cholesterol test once in five years (or more frequently if the results are abnormal or you have other risk factors).

For a cardiac health screening, you can approach the health screening coordinator at the National Heart Centre Singapore directly for an appointment. You can also choose from one of the two health screening packages available: Cardiac Health Screening or Executive Heart Health Screening.

For more information, please contact:
Tel: (65) 6236 7438
Fax: (65) 6323 0663