Individuals above the age of 20 are advised to undergo annual screenings as many risk factors are not immediately discernible and obvious.

Individuals above 40 will be advised to undergo more comprehensive screenings that span a wider range of tests.

If you have a family history of heart disease, you are at increased risk of developing heart disease as well and we recommend that you undergo timely screenings.

Please abstain from food and drinks for at least 10 hours before your scheduled appointment.

Our clinical assistants will be in touch with you before the appointment to inform you of any specific items or procedures.

Echocardiography can help detect:

• Abnormal heart valves
• Irregular heartbeat
• Congenital heart disease
• Damage to the heart muscle from a heart attack
• Heart murmurs or clicks
• Inflammation (pericarditis) or fluid in the sac around the heart (pericardial effusion)
• Abnormal cardiac performance
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Blood clots following a stroke
• Tumours

Treadmill Exercise Stress Test:

• An exercise stress test is a heart health screening test can help detect:
• If there is adequate blood flow to your heart during elevated levels of exertion
• The effectiveness of heart medications in controllingchest pain (angina) and reduced blood supply to the heart (ischemia/ ischaemic heart disease).
• Coronary heart disease/Coronary artery disease
• Identify heart rhythm problems such as an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
• Safe levels of exercise before you begin an exercise programme

Holter ECG:

• Holter monitoring may be performed by the physicians to diagnose:
• Atrial fibrillation or flutter
• Palpitations in the heart
• Multifocal atrial tachycardia
• Ventricular tachycardia
• Diagnose the explanations for fainting
• Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
• Slow heart rate or bradycardia

• Males
• Post-menopausal females
• Having a family history of heart disease or stroke
• Smokers
• Diabetes patients
• Being overweight/obese
• Being physically inactive
• Being in a high stress environment
• High Blood Cholesterol
• High Blood Pressure
• People with more risk factors are more likely to develop coronary heart disease. Therefore, it is highly recommended that cardiac screening is done as a preventive measure for a healthy heart.

Conveniently located at Mount Elizabeth Orchard, Dr Julian Tan brings about decades of experience in treating heart conditions and is proficient in handling complex heart conditions. With comprehensive screening options available, you will be assured of accurate diagnosis and advice on the most suitable treatment plans.

We understand that your time is valuable. Hence, we’ll definitely advise that you call in to fix an appointment. This way, we can minimize your waiting time and also for Dr Tan to dedicate ample time to see you.