Integrating innovative research and comprehensive training to achieve excellence in cardiovascular and thoracic care for our patients.
Joined October 2023
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Finding small lung cancer nodules early is key. #NUHCS thoracic surgeons - Prof John Tam, Head, Thoracic Surgery, & Dr Li Yue, Consultant, studied how CT-guided coil localisation same-day UVATS improve precision & workflow in keyhole lung surgeries.
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Representing NUHCS at #EuroPCR2026 - Prof Tan Huay Cheem, Snr Advisor, #NUHCS, served as invited faculty & was the only Singaporean delegate with scientific involvement spanning multiple high-impact roles across live cases, clinical trial discussions & specialised sessions.
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GPs & Family Physicians! Join our CME webinar "Modern Concepts to Manage Aortic Disease: Genes, Surgery and Beyond" with A/Prof Vitaly Sorokin, Snr Consultant, Adult Cardiac Surgery, #NUHCS, to navigate aortic care.
🔗: for.sg/nuhcscme3jul
*CME points apply for local Drs
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Dr Chang Guohao, Consultant, Adult Cardiac Surgery, #NUHCS, presented at the #AAHVD2026 China Branch Annual Meeting & Heart Club International Congress in Xi’an — sharing Singapore’s first concomitant Cox Maze IV procedure in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS).
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Ms Lee Choy Yee, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), #NUHCS, & team presented outcomes from the NUHCS APN-led Chest Pain Clinic at #APSC2026 in Taipei — highlighting its role in reducing unnecessary overnight hospital stays & improving access to timely patient care ❤️
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Common Encounters in Cardiac Care: How do you get cardiac patients to their LDL targets — and keep them there?
Watch as A/Prof Doreen Tan Su-Yin, Cardiology Specialist Pharmacist, #NUHCS, breaks down statins and lipid-lowering strategies.
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Is eating🥚bad for heart health?
It's a common question Prof Tan Huay Cheem, Snr Advisor, #NUHCS, hears from patients, & the answer might surprise you!
Read the full feature in @zaobaosg for the answer: zaobao.com.sg/lifestyle/heal…
*Image cr: LianHeZaoBao
(Note: article in Mandarin)
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Celebrating the launch of “Case-based Comprehensive Cardiology” by Profs Yeo Tiong Cheng & Poh Kian Keong, Snr Consultant Cardiologists, #NUHCS! 20yrs of clinical expertise distilled into 1 immersive 📖 for all committed to delivering better cardiac care.
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We are proud to share that Dr Elinor Tan, Snr Resident, #NUHCS, was invited by Prof James Rudd, Consultant Cardiologist, @Cambridge_Uni, to join @bmj_company Heart podcast - one of cardiology’s most respected international platforms.
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🏅 Congratulations to our three #NUHCS awardees at the NMRC Awards 2026 - from emerging investigators to senior scientists, all advancing cardiovascular research that changes lives, from bench to bedside!
Learn more about the NMRC Award: nuhs.edu.sg/about-nuhs/award…
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Discover the truth about heart health this July! Join our #NUHCS heart health experts & DJ Anna Lim (林安娜) for an insightful health talk on common heart conditions & the latest treatments.
Note: The talk will be conducted in Mandarin.
Register: for.sg/nuhcs2026
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In collab with Dept of Diagnostic Imaging at NUH, #NUHCS is SG's 1st tertiary centre to deploy PCCT imaging for complex, high volume cardiac cases. It delivers clearer images in a single, non-invasive scan—helping high-risk patients bypass invasive tests.
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ALT In collaboration with the Department of Diagnostic Imaging at the National University Hospital (NUH), National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS) is the first tertiary centre in Singapore to deploy the Photon-Counting Computed Tomography (PCCT) capability for a high workload of complex cardiac cases.
ALT The 90-year-old patient’s care team comprising (from left to right) Adj A/Prof Lynette Teo, Senior Consultant, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital (NUH); A/Prof James Yip, Executive Director and Senior Consultant, National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS); and Dr Ivandito Kuntjoro, Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology, NUHCS.
ALT The PCCT machine allows for clearer visualisation of the heart anatomy in just a single, non-invasive scan.
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From hands-on simulation to real-world critical care case discussions, the #NUHCS ELSO-Endorsed ECMO Course - a first of its kind in SG - has successfully concluded!
Thank you to all who joined us to learn, practice and advance lifesaving ECMO care for critically ill patients.
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Once rarely performed, thoracoplasty is now being reimagined to improve patient outcomes. Prof John Tam, Snr Consultant, & Dr Hari Kumar, Assoc Consultant, #NUHCS, adapted it to treat a patient who developed an infection after recovering from lung cancer.
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Cardiac surgeons from Canada, China, Hong Kong, India & the Philippines, gathered for an #NUHCS cadaveric workshop on aortic arch surgery techniques, where Adj A/Prof Rajesh Babu, Adj A/Prof Vitaly Sorokin & Dr Jai Sule from Dept. of CTVS, led hands-on training & live demos.
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Watch Part Two of Every Body Knows《医聊大小事》 @mediacorp, where Prof Tan Huay Cheem, Senior Advisor, #NUHCS, shares 3 deadly complications linked to hypertension, signs to look out for, & how to better manage your blood pressure to protect your heart.
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Congrats to Dr Kristine Teoh, Snr Consultant, #NUHCS, on being conferred the Outstanding Faculty Award at the RiSE Award 2025!
Recognising excellence in clinical & academic achievements, the award reflects her dedication to shaping the next generation.
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Happy Perfusion Week to the experts behind life-support machines.❤️
Perfusionists play a vital role in cardiac surgery & ECMO care, supporting critically ill patients with heart or lung failure. Thank you for the incredible work you do behind the scenes every day.
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#NUHCS was proud to be part of the 34th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS), where our surgeons contributed to discussions on clinical advancements across multiple specialties in support of collaborative, patient-centred care.
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