Heart & Lung Centre
From Surgery to Recovery, We Are With You Every Beat
At Sunway Medical Centre Velocity, we understand that your heart is at the center of your well-being. We care for patients with various heart diseases and we offer comprehensive inpatient and outpatient evaluation as well as treatment advice.
From diagnosing common heart conditions to offering advanced treatments and packages, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Common Conditions
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common heart condition characterized by the narrowing of coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow and potential heart complications.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition where the force of blood against artery walls is consistently elevated, increasing the risk of heart and health problems.
Heart failure is a condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively, causing symptoms like fatigue and fluid buildup, often requiring medical management.
Valvular heart disease involves damage or malfunction of heart valves, affecting blood flow within the heart and potentially leading to various cardiovascular issues.
Congenital heart disease is a condition present at birth, characterized by structural abnormalities in the heart that can affect its function and blood flow.
Heart rhythm disorder, or arrhythmia, is an irregular heartbeat that can be too fast (tachycardia) or too slow (bradycardia), potentially causing symptoms or complications.
Myocardium disease affects the heart muscle (myocardium), impairing its ability to pump blood effectively and potentially leading to heart failure or other cardiac problems.
Pericardium disease involves inflammation or abnormalities in the pericardium, the protective sac around the heart, which can lead to chest pain and heart-related issues.
Thoracic disease encompasses a wide range of health issues affecting the chest, lungs, rib cage, and mediastinum. This includes conditions like mediastinal tumors, lung cancers & many more. Diagnosis and treatment are essential to address these diverse disorders and promote respiratory and cardiac health.
Services & Facilities
Our Lung & Heart Centre is equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed with a team of highly skilled cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, nurses, and support staff. We provide a wide range of services and facilities to ensure you receive the best care possible:
Expert Cardiac Team
Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Cardiologists, Cardiac Anaesthesiologists and Cardiac-trained Support Staff.
Diagnostic Imaging
CT Coronary Angiogram, Intravascular Ultrasound, Fractional Flow Reserve.
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Our cath lab enables minimally invasive procedures such as angioplasty and stent placement.
Advanced Cardiac Diagnostic Tests
Stress test, ECG, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, Holter test, Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
Rehabilitation Services
Our cardiac rehabilitation programs help you recover and improve your heart health after procedures or cardiac events.
24/7 Emergency Care
We are always ready to provide immediate care for heart-related emergencies.
Meet Our Specialist(s)
Your Partner in Respiratory Care
We specialise in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions related to the respiratory system, particularly the lungs.
Services offered may include lung function testing, imaging studies, treatment for respiratory infections, pulmonary rehabilitation, and care for chronic conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and interstitial lung disease. The goal of our centre is to improve the overall respiratory health and quality of life for individuals experiencing lung-related issues.
Common Conditions
A progressive lung disease often caused by smoking, characterized by restricted airflow, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Symptoms include shortness of breath and chronic cough.
A lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, leading to inflammation in the air sacs. It results in fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
A malignancy that originates in the lungs, commonly linked to smoking, causing symptoms like persistent cough, chest pain, and weight loss.
A chronic condition characterized by airway inflammation and constriction, leading to wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, often triggered by allergens or irritants.
A disease causing scarring of lung tissue, leading to reduced lung function and symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue.
An inflammation of the bronchial tubes, often due to viral infections, causing cough, chest discomfort, and excessive mucus production.
An infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs and leading to persistent cough, fever, and weight loss.
Small, round growths in the lungs that may be benign or malignant, often detected incidentally during imaging studies.
A genetic disorder causing thick, sticky mucus production, leading to lung infections and breathing difficulties.
A localized collection of pus within the lung tissue, resulting in symptoms like high fever, coughing up foul-smelling sputum, and chest pain.
Services & Facilities
Accurate imaging modalities are very important in getting the correct diagnosis for lung diseases. Hence, we have embarked on providing the latest and accurate lung imaging techniques, such as (but not limited to) :
Contrast Enhanced Computerized Tomography (CECT) Chest
Employs X-ray technology and a contrast agent to enhance cross-sectional imaging of the chest, facilitating precise diagnosis of thoracic conditions.
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High Resolution CT (HRCT) Scan
Utilises narrow X-ray beams and advanced detectors to provide meticulous images of internal structures.
Low Dose CT Scan
Employs reduced radiation exposure for detailed imaging, making it suitable for routine lung cancer screenings with minimised risks and sufficient diagnostic quality.
Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography (CTPA)
Uses a CT scanner and contrast material to enhance visibility, aiding in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism and other vascular conditions.
Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FENO) Test
Measures nitric oxide levels in exhaled breath for assessing and managing respiratory conditions like asthma.
Sleep Study Test
Utilises sensors to monitor physiological parameters during sleep, providing comprehensive data for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
