Dr Tan jian jing
Experience a consistent standard of
cardiovascular care.
Cardiac screening evaluates the overall health of your hearDr. Tan Jian Jing offers comprehensive general health screening services at The Cardio Clinic, aimed at providing patients with a complete understanding of their overall health status. This all-encompassing approach ensures that any underlying health issues are identified early and managed effectively, promoting long-term well-being.
What a general health screening covers
A general health screening takes a broader view than a cardiac-specific assessment. Alongside heart-related measures it typically reviews general markers of health, including blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, kidney and liver function, and a full blood count.
The cardiovascular component matters because several conditions that appear in routine blood work — raised glucose, impaired kidney function, abnormal lipids — are themselves risk factors for heart disease, and are often found before any cardiac symptom appears.
How the results are used
Individual results are interpreted together rather than one at a time. A mildly raised value in isolation may carry little weight, while the same value alongside other risk factors may change the recommendation. Age, family history and lifestyle are considered alongside the numbers.
Where a result falls outside the expected range, the usual next step is either a repeat measurement to confirm it, a more specific test, or a change to treatment and lifestyle with a planned review. To discuss what a screening would include for your circumstances, please contact the clinic.
