Atrial fibrillation is the commonest type of rapid and irregular heart rhythm that affects 1-2% of Singapore’s population and it may cause a stroke or a heart failure. A sudden onset of an abnormal heart rhythm can also lead to an abrupt loss of the heart function, resulting in a sudden cardiac death (“SCD”). It is estimated that 1,000 Singaporeans die from SCD every year, about half of whom are below 60 years old.
Don’t miss this enriching forum by Singapore Heart Foundation to learn more on how to protect your heart!
Date: 9th September 2017 (Saturday)
Venue: The Star Loft (Level 11), The Star Performing Arts Centre
| English session: 9am – 12.30pm | 中文时段: 12.30pm – 3.30pm |
| Chairman: Dr Teo Wee Siong | 主席: 陈言森医生 |
| Adj Asst Prof Ho Kah Leng What is Atrial Fibrillation, why does it occur and can it be prevented? |
徐德祥医生 房颤：须知与治疗 |
| Dr Kelvin Wong Cheok Keng Understanding and preventing sudden cardiac death |
林顿维博士 心脏猝死的病因及预防 |
Ticket price per session:
$8/pax $12/pair
Tickets are available at the Singapore Heart Foundation’s main office.
Address: 9 Bishan Place, #07-01 Junction 8 (Office Tower), Singapore 579837.
Opening Hours: Mondays to Fridays only, from 9.30am to 5.30pm
(Closed during lunch from 12.30pm to 1.30pm)
For enquiries, please call 6354 9335/69 or email to pulsecheck@heart.org.sg.