What is the National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS)?

The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) is a national and regional referral center for cardiovascular diseases established in 1998. It is a pioneer in cardiovascular care in Singapore, offering comprehensive cardiac care.

What kind of services does NHCS offer?

NHCS offers a wide range of services including preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care for cardiovascular diseases. It is the only heart and lung transplantation center in Singapore.

What makes NHCS unique in Singapore?

NHCS is unique as it is the only heart and lung transplantation center in Singapore. It handles a large volume of patients, with over 120,000 outpatient consultations, 9,000 interventional and surgical procedures, and 10,000 inpatients yearly.

What are the different departments or specialties offered at NHCS?

NHCS offers a variety of specialties, including Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Radiology, and Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia.

Is NHCS part of a larger healthcare group?

Yes, NHCS is part of SingHealth, the largest healthcare group in Singapore, which offers multi-disciplinary and integrated medical care.

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Q: What are some of the key achievements of NHCS?

NHCS has achieved clinical outcomes equivalent to international benchmarks for heart attack treatment, balloon angioplasty with stenting, and coronary bypass surgery. It has been consistently ranked among the top specialized hospitals for Cardiology globally.

Q: What is the significance of NHCS being ranked as the top specialized hospital for Cardiology in Singapore by Newsweek's World's Best Specialized Hospital?

The recognition from Newsweek's World's Best Specialized Hospital highlights NHCS's excellence in Cardiology, solidifying its position as a leading center for cardiovascular care in Singapore and the region.

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Established in 1998, the National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) is a national and regional referral center for cardiovascular diseases. As a pioneer in cardiovascular care in Singapore, NHCS offers comprehensive cardiac care, from preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic to rehabilitative services. It is the only heart and lung transplantation center in Singapore, handling over 120,000 outpatient consultations, 9,000 interventional and surgical procedures, and 10,000 inpatients yearly.

NHCS has achieved clinical outcomes for heart attack treatment, balloon angioplasty with stenting, and coronary bypass surgery equivalent to international benchmarks. In 2024, Newsweek's World's Best Specialized Hospital ranked NHCS as the top specialized hospital for Cardiology in Singapore. This recognition follows the Top 3 ranking in the 'Best Specialized Hospitals APAC 2023' for Cardiology and placement among the Top 100 in the 'World’s Best Specialised Hospital' for 2023, 2022, 2021 (SGH-Cardiology), and 2019.

NHCS is part of SingHealth, the largest healthcare group in Singapore, offering multi-disciplinary and integrated medical care. SingHealth comprises four Hospitals (Singapore General Hospital, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Changi General Hospital, and Sengkang General Hospital), community hospitals (including Sengkang Community Hospital, Bright Vision Hospital, and Outram Community Hospital), five National Specialty Centers (National Heart Centre Singapore, National Cancer Centre Singapore, National Dental Centre Singapore, National Neuroscience Institute, and Singapore National Eye Centre), and a network of polyclinics.

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