Current situation

According to the statistics from the Department of Health, there were 10.6 cases of death resulted from coronary heart disease daily in 2017. Between 2008 and 2017, over 30,000 patients died because of coronary heart disease. Despite that the symptom of chest pain is common, sudden death caused by coronary heart disease often does not show many symptoms. In light of this, our hospital’s Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic is dedicated to help provide a one-stop solution to acute cardiac problems.

Introduction

Our medical professionals at the Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic strive to provide comprehensive, quick and accurate heart disease risk assessment, diagnosis, and emergency treatments for patients who experience acute chest pain from causes such as acute myocardial infarction, angina, and pulmonary embolism the first time.

Highlighted features

• Prompt Assessment within 10 minutes: To conduct an electrocardiogram to look for the cause of chest pain.

• All-year-round 24/7 Service: Our experienced medical team is here 24/7 to provide emergency service for all chest pain cases.

• Emergency Chest Pain Pathway: We make prompt and accurate diagnosis our priority, saving lives and waiting time for patients.

• A Multidisciplinary Team: General practitioners, emergency physicians, and cardiac specialists collaborate together to provide accurate risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans.

• Full Range of Packages: Patients can have a clear understanding of the prices and services they will get prior to the treatments and enjoy the freedom to choose the treatment items in the package that are most tailored to their needs.

• DTWC (Diagnosis to Wire Crossing Time): Front-line staff that makes the first point of contact with the patient will confirm the possibility of cardiac infarction within 10 minutes, thereby increasing the doctor’s accuracy and efficiency in determining the appropriate treatment plan. In this manner, they will maximize the 90-minute recovery window, improve the success rate, and greatly reduce damage to the heart or any subsequent risks.

High risk group

• Older age (between 40 and 60 years)
• High blood pressure
• Smoking
• Obesity, especially central obesity
• Unhealthy cholesterol levels
• Diabetes
• Physical inactivity

Symptoms

Different people may have different sensations when it comes to chest pain. It all depends on what’s triggering the symptom. If you experience new or unexplainable chest pain or you suspect that you are having a heart attack, seek emergency medical help immediately.

Heart-related chest pain

Despite that chest pain is often associated with heart disease, many patients with heart disorders describe their chest pain experience as a vague discomfort that isn’t necessarily classified as pain. Generally speaking, heart-related chest discomfort may be associated with one or more of the following symptoms:

• Chest pressure, fullness or tightness
• Burning or searing back, neck, shoulder or arm pain
• Pain with irregularity – lasts for a few minutes, worsens with activity, or varies in intensity
• Shortness of breath
• Cold sweats
• Dizziness or weakness
• Nausea or vomiting

Other types of chest pain

It may be difficult to tell heart-related chest pain apart from other types of chest pain, but having the following symptoms are signs that the chest pain is not associated with heart problems:

• Difficulty swallowing
• A sour or acidic taste in mouth
• Pain that gets better or worse depending on your body position
• Pain that gets worse when you breathe deeply or cough
• Tenderness when you push on your chest
• Pain that lasts for hours

Heartburn is known for its classic symptom of painful, burning sensation behind the breastbone. This symptom can in fact be caused by the heart or the stomach.

About Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic

• Services hours: Monday – Sunday 24 hours
• Appointment and Enquiry : (852) 3651 8991