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ApoB explained: how this cholesterol marker differs from LDL, who actually benefits from an ApoB test in Singapore, and what your results mean.

Confused between a CT calcium score vs CTCA? A Singapore cardiologist explains the difference, the cost, and which one actually fits your risk.

Considering HRT? Here's exactly what a cardiac evaluation before starting involves, and who needs one before beginning treatment.

Dr Chan Po Fun [MBBS, MRCP, FRCP (UK), FAMS (Cardiology)] is a consultant cardiologist in Singapore with a focused practice in Women's Heart Health Perimenopause, the years leading up to your last period, can start affecting your heart long before menopause itself begins. Palpitations, rising blood pressure, and cholesterol changes are common during this transition, and most are benign, but some are worth a closer look. Most conversations about menopause and heart health focu

Chest discomfort, breathlessness or fatigue around menopause can be confusing. This article explains why menopause heart symptoms are often subtle in women, and when a calm heart check may provide clarity and reassurance.

Discover how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) affects heart health. Learn risks, benefits & safe options from Dr Chan Po Fun, female cardiologist in Singapore.

Discover how menopause impacts women’s heart health. Learn risks, symptoms & prevention tips from Dr Chan Po Fun, female cardiologist in Singapore.

Pregnancy complications like pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, and gestational hypertension are linked to a meaningfully higher long-term risk of heart disease, even after they resolve. Women with these histories should have their cardiovascular risk formally reassessed after delivery, rather than only monitored during pregnancy itself.

Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) causes very high LDL cholesterol from birth due to genetics — not diet. A Singapore cardiologist explains how it is diagnosed, why it matters, and how it is treated.

Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetic heart risk missed by routine blood tests. Singapore cardiologist Dr Chan Po Fun on testing, results and treatment options.

Dr Chan Po Fun [MBBS, MRCP, FRCP (UK), FAMS (Cardiology)] is a consultant cardiologist in Singapore specialising in cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction. Can I Stop My Statin Once My Cholesterol Is Normal? This is one of the most common questions I hear in clinic: “Doctor, my cholesterol is normal now. Can I stop my statin?” It is a very reasonable question. And it matters, because in Singapore, cardiovascular disease remains the second leading cause of de

Last updated: May 2026 If you are wondering how much it costs to see a cardiologist in Singapore, whether to go public or private, what tests you might need, and what Medisave or insurance will cover, this guide answers all of it clearly. The short answer: a private cardiologist first consultation in Singapore costs $200–$300, with additional costs for any investigations required. Public subsidised care is cheaper but typically involves waiting 4–8 weeks or longer for a non-u

When LDL cholesterol remains high despite statins, further treatment may be needed. Learn about modern cholesterol therapies available in Singapore.

Good vs bad cholesterol explained. Learn why total cholesterol doesn’t accurately reflect heart risk, and which cholesterol numbers truly matter.

Is chest tightness in women always angina? Learn how symptoms can differ in women, when to seek a second opinion, and how timely evaluation can help.

Not sure when you should see a cardiologist? This article helps women understand subtle heart symptoms, menopause-related changes, and when a heart check can provide clarity and reassurance.

Chest pain in women is often confusing, subtle, and easy to dismiss. It may come and go, appear during stress, or persist even when heart tests are normal. Many women worry about overreacting; Yet delay getting answers that could provide reassurance or timely care. This page explains why chest pain in women is different, how stress and heart symptoms can overlap, and when a calm, personalised heart assessment can help you gain clarity and peace of mind.

Thin, but worried about high cholesterol? High cholesterol and heart disease can occur even in slim, active people -- especially Asians. Genetics, visceral fat, and metabolism play a bigger role than body weight or BMI. Learn why cholesterol can stay high despite healthy habits, what “skinny fat” means, and how to assess your true heart risk early.

Why does cholesterol stay high despite diet, exercise, and medication? Hard-to-control cholesterol is more common than many realise, especially in Singapore. Genetics, hormones, statin intolerance, and metabolic factors can prevent LDL cholesterol from reaching target levels. Learn why standard treatments sometimes fail, and what newer, personalised options can help reduce heart risk safely and effectively.

Statins remain one of the most effective and economical treatments for lowering cholesterol and reducing heart-attack risk. But for some patients, muscle pain, also known as statin-associated myalgia , can make it difficult to continue therapy. If you have ever stopped your cholesterol medication because of aches or fatigue, you’re not alone. Let’s explore why statin muscle pain (myalgia) happens , and more importantly, what safe and effective alternatives exist today . 💥 Wh