Heart

Why Mount Elizabeth Hospitals

Mount Elizabeth is a one-stop integrated healthcare portal, hosting Asia Pacific’s largest concentration of cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons and equipped with modern technology and world-class facilities.

As one of the first private hospitals in Singapore to perform a successful Left Ventricular Assist Device procedure (LVAD – a mechanical device that efficiently helps in the heart’s blood-pumping function), we have saved patients from the strain of heart transplant, and have given them renewed possibilities for more years of life.

Our comprehensive range of diagnostic tests, advanced surgical treatments, cardiac rehabilitation and post-operative counselling covers the full spectrum of specialist care.

Screening & Diagnosis

Spectrum of Treatments

Our Specialists

Common Heart Conditions in Singapore

Heart conditions accounted for almost 30% of all deaths in Singapore in 2014, meaning that close to 1 in 3 deaths in Singapore were caused by heart disease. This includes ischaemic diseases, hypertensive diseases and cerebrovascular diseases. Find out more on the heart conditions we treat at Mount Elizabeth.

	2013	2014	2015
Total no. of deaths	18,938	19,393	19,862
Ischaemic heart diseases (heart diseases associated with reduced blood supply to the heart)	15.5%	16.0%	16.7%
Cerebrovascular diseases (blood vessel diseases associated with blood supply to the brain, including stroke)	8.9%	8.4%	6.8%
Hypertensive diseases (heart diseases caused by high blood pressure)	3.1%	3.6%	3.9%
Other heart diseases	2.0%	1.9%	2.2%
Total % of deaths from cardiovascular diseases	29.5%	29.9%	29.6%
Total no. of deaths from cardiovascular diseases	5,587	5,799	5,879

Source: Ministry of Health

Price Assurance Programme

With the Price Assurance Programme, expect to pay no more than the listed price for each medical procedure. Find out if these procedures can be claimed by your Integrated Shield Plan.

Coronary angiogram (S$)	1-night stay in 4-bedded room	4,500
Coronary angioplasty (S$)	1 stent 1-night stay in 4-bedded room and 1-night stay in ICU or HDU room Includes 1 standard stent and 1 balloon	19,300
	2 stents 1-night stay in 4-bedded room and 1-night stay in ICU or HDU room Includes 2 standard stents and 2 balloons	25,000
	3 stents 1-night stay in 4-bedded room and 1-night stay in ICU or HDU room Includes 3 standard stents and 3 balloons	30,600

Terms & Conditions:

Bundles under this programme apply to standard procedures without complications.
Bundles are applicable only at Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Orchard) and for patients who self-pay in full to the hospital. Payment can be made in cash or by credit card. The hospital will assist with the submission of claims for Medisave, Medishield and Integrated Shield Plans.
The programme is applicable only for doctors in the panel.
Prices include hospital stay (type of stay as stated for each bundle), operation costs, doctors’ fees (surgeon and anaesthetist, where anaesthetist is applicable) and GST. Pre-admission investigations, post-hospital follow-up treatment and outpatient charges are excluded.
Prices may be revised without advance notice.
Other terms and conditions may apply.

For more information on the Price Assurance Programme, please call 6653 6286.

Recovery
Recovery from heart disease comes in many forms, both pre- and post-surgery. Besides using medication to keep your heart condition under control, a healthy lifestyle can also contribute greatly to your heart’s well-being.

Lifestyle factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, a fatty diet, lack of exercise and obesity are major contributing causes to heart diseases. At Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, we are equipped to help you modify your lifestyle and improve your general health.

Our post-operative care programmes are tailored to include behaviour counselling and health education, and are designed to enhance your psychological and physical well-being. This is part of our commitment to improve your quality of life and possibly lower the risk of future hospital stays.

We can partner with you through these 4 phases:
- Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Outpatient intermediate maintenance
- Community-based lifelong maintenance
Our Facilities and Support Staff

At Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, we are equipped with 2 dedicated cardiovascular labs to perform catheter-based diagnosis and treatment such as angiograms and angioplasty. Each lab is staffed with 2 nurses, 1 radiographer and 1 cardiac technician to ensure that diagnosis is accurate and treatment is performed smoothly and successfully.

Our surgeons, cardio specialists and operating theatre nurses are all experienced in treating the full spectrum of heart conditions. Together with our support staff, including our radiographers, counsellors and physiotherapists, we are all committed to providing you with the best care possible, and giving you every chance at keeping your heart strong.
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Learn interesting facts about your heart, useful tips for heart health and heart screening options. Find out about common heart conditions, symptoms and treatment options, as well as how to plan for heart treatment with our heart specialists.
It’s Possible at Mount Elizabeth Hospitals

With over 30 years experience as an established private hospital in Singapore, we have a group of specialised cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons who treat patients from all over the world at both Mount Elizabeth Orchard and Mount Elizabeth Novena hospitals – both award-winning hospitals with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

Our multi-disciplinary team of medical specialists, nurses and therapists will guide you through the entire treatment and recovery process with care and professionalism – because we are committed to helping you achieve your goal of getting swift, accurate and effective treatment.

Take your first step towards better health today by making an enquiry or appointment with us, and experience the quality, customised healthcare that has made us a leading medical institution in the Asia Pacific region.