Women's Heart Health

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.

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.

Surviving breast cancer is a powerful victory 🎀 — but many women don’t realise that chemotherapy, radiation, and hormonal therapy can also place stress on the heart. Breast cancer survivors face a higher risk of heart disease and heart failure, sometimes years after treatment. In this article, we explore why treatments affect the heart, the early warning signs to watch for, and 7 practical steps survivors can take to protect their hearts — so every woman can truly win twice:

Discover hidden heart risks in fit women—genetic factors, autoimmune conditions, visceral fat, overtraining, and menopause. Learn how to protect your heart in Singapore.

Fatigue, jaw pain, or 'anxiety' could signal a heart attack. Dr. Chan Po Fun, a female cardiologist in Singapore, reveals 3 overlooked symptoms women must know.