Healthy Ageing: And A Healthy Heart

Dr Wong Teck Wee, Consultant Cardiologist

28-Jan-25 16:00

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Your heart beats non-stop even before you’re born to pump blood around your body. But how does age affect the way it functions? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, we’re joined by consultant cardiologist Dr Wong Teck Wee to delve into managing heart issues among older adults and how we can all ensure our heart stays as healthy as it can.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann

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Categories: managing disease, wellness

Tags: lifestyle disease, the bigger picture, health and living, healthyageing, cardiovascular health, heart failure, heart attack, bypass surgery,

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