NOVEMBER • 2009
TTSH DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOLOGY SANCTUARY FOR THE HEART @ LEVEL 3 TTSH The Heart Atrium at TTSH Medical Centre located on Level 3 is dedicated to providing patients with the best quality of care in a serene environment. Together with the Invasive Cardiac Laboratory, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac CT and Non-Invasive Cardiac Laboratory located on the same level, this one-stop Cardiac Centre offers a comprehensive range of services for the diagnosis and treatment of various heart conditions in a relaxing and friendly environment. Our services include: • Outpatient consultations with qualified cardiologists • Invasive Cardiac Investigations - Coronary Angiogram - Coronary Angioplasty - Right & Left Heart Study - Cardiac Biopsy • Cardiac CT Investigations - CT Coronary Angiography - Cardiac Calcium Scoring • Non-Invasive Cardiac Investigations - Electrocardiogram - Echocardiography (Transthoracic, Transoesophageal, Stress Echoes) - Ambulatory Diagnostic Services (Tilt table, Treadmill Stress Test, etc)
HIGHLIGHTS OF TTSH DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOLOGY The Department of Cardiology at Tan Tock Seng Hospital is dedicated to providing the most advanced and highest quality cardiovascular care. Dr David Foo, Acting Head of department, returned from HMDP in 2007 and has since built up the Arrhythmia, Pacing and Electrophysiology service. This service oversees all patients who have arrhythmia-related problems as well as patients who need cardiac devices or cardiac electrophysiology studies with / without radiofrequency ablation. We have two invasive cardiac laboratories (Catherization Laboratory), each equipped with state of the art C-Arm with IQ2100 flat panel detector. This ensures accurate imaging, improved safety and reduced radiation exposure for our patients. We also employ the latest innovations including pressure wire assessments for an accurate invasive method of measuring coronary perfusion and ensuring that angioplasty is performed only when indicated.
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Our newly renovated Cardiac CT Room and the Dual Source CT Scanner, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, is now part of our armamentarium of non-invasive cardiac imaging. The images are sharp and clear with a 10% reduction of radiation dose. A detailed report will be provided after the scan for the referring GPs to review and follow-up management with the patients. CARDIAC CT IMAGING
• Nuclear Cardiology Investigations
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TTSH DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOLOGY
• Arrhythmia, Pacing and Electrophysiology Services - Cardiac Device Implantation - Electrophysiology Studies - Cardiac Risk Stratification • Heart Failure Services
OUR TEAM OF CARDIOLOGISTS
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We perform more than 2500 procedures annually and our safety and outcomes are consistent with the highest international standards.
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GPs can be rest assured of the highest standard of professional care with a minimum delay in appointments and reporting.
NON-INVASIVE CARDIAC SERVICES
Department of Cardiology
Location: The Heart Atrium Level 3, TTSH Medical Centre
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The Non-Invasive Cardiac Laboratory has introduced the Direct Access Hotline for the convenience of GPs.
DIRECT ACCESS GASTROSCOPY
Tel: 6357 2400 / 6357 2421 / 6357 2422 Fax: 6357 2420 Location: Non-Invasive Cardiac Laboratory Level 3, TTSH Medical Centre
Cardiac CT Imaging Services Services available include: • Cardiac CT study $1,177.00 (CT Angiogram + Calcium Score) * Prices inclusive of GST
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Tel: 6357 2378 Fax: 6357 2381 Location: Nuclear / Cardiac CT Laboratory Level 3, TTSH Medical Centre
Name : Yong Quek Wei Designation : Senior Consultant Credentials : MBBS (S'pore), LRCP, MRCP (Ireland), FRCP (Ireland), FAMS Subspecialty : Echocardiography, Cardiac CT Angiography
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Specialist Appointments Direct Ward Admissions Occupational Therapy Dietetics & Nutrition Physiotherapy Podiatry
• Speech Therapy • Smoking Cessation Programme • Weight Management Programme
Other options at your fingertips: Tel:
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8am - 9pm (Mon - Fri) 8am - 3pm (Sat)
Fax: 6357 7011 / 7001* Email: gp@ttsh.com.sg* + Please note that the above appointment numbers apply for TTSH patients only. For NNI appointments, please call 9637 9718.
$215.40 $341.35
* Prices inclusive of GST
DIRECT ACCESS COLONOSCOPY
Name : Foo Chee Guan, David Designation : Acting Head & Consultant Credentials : MBBS (Melb), MRCP (UK), CCDS, FAMS Subspecialty : Arrhythmia Pacing & Electrophysiology Service Name : Adjunct Asst Prof Ho Kheng Thye Designation : Senior Consultant Credentials : MBBS (S'pore), MRCP (UK), FAMS, FACC, FESC, FAHA, Dip. Cert. Board of Nuclear Cardiology (USA) Subspecialty : Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiac CT Angiography
Non-Invasive Cardiac Services
Services available include: • Treadmill • 2D Echocardiogram
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for your direct access privileges:
Tel: 9666 6698 Fax: 6357 7011
6357 2400 / 2421 / 2422
We are pleased to present our team of Cardiologists who will be able to assist you with Cardiology related enquiries.
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Name : Ong Jau Lueng, Paul Designation : Senior Consultant Credentials : BA MB MChir MA (Cambridge), FRCP(UK), FESC Subspecialty : Interventional Cardiology, Device Therapy
* All emails, faxed, voice and message taking requests will be replied on the next working day.
TTSH ENDOSCOPY CENTRE Name : Yeo Poh Shuan, Daniel Designation : Associate Consultant Credentials : MBBS (Western Australia), MRCP (UK) Subspecialty : Heart Failure, Echocardiography
Name : Ooi Yau Wei Designation : Associate Consultant Credentials : MBBS (S'pore), MRCP (UK) Subspecialty : Cardiology
Name : Chia Pow Li Designation : Associate Consultant Credentials : MBBS (S'pore), MRCP (UK), MMed (Int Med) Subspecialty : Cardiology
Name : Loh Kwok Kok, Jason Designation : Associate Consultant Credentials : MBBS (S'pore), MRCP (UK) Subspecialty : Cardiology
Level 2, TTSH Podium Block Tel: 9720 8601 / 6357 2392 Fax: 6357 8490 Service Hours: Mondays to Fridays: 7.00am – 9.30pm Saturday and Sundays: 7.00am – 3.30pm
We are closed on Public Holidays Direct Access Endoscopy Service is an initiative by TTSH Endoscopy Centre that allows our GP partners to have direct access to the endoscopy services at TTSH. You can schedule a gastroscopy or colonoscopy for your own patients at an early and convenient date of your choice. For appointments at TTSH Endoscopy Centre, please call
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