PULSE Magazine

From inspiring patient stories to breakthrough research and the latest treatment solutions for the most challenging heart, lung and circulatory diseases - dive deep into PULSE, a biannual publication by the National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS), that brings you the heart of cardiovascular care and innovation.

PULSE

NUHCS ECOSYSTEM

Editor’s Message

Towards a Healthier Heart Nation • A vision for 2026 and beyond

Nurturing the Next Generation of Doctors

Bridging Care Across the Community • Connecting specialists and primary care doctors for a smoother patient journey

EARLY DISCHARGES, SMARTER PLANNING, FASTER SCANS • Inside three projects that streamline care and enhance patient recovery

Ahead of the Rupture • NUHCS introduces a personalised preventive treatment for aortic patients – a first in Southeast Asia

Small Incision, Big Impact • NUHCS introduces Singapore’s first minimally invasive CryoMaze treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

CHARTING NEW HORIZONS AT AICT-ASIAPCR 2025 • Driving collaboration and innovation in interventional cardiology

Bringing Cardiac Care Beyond Borders • NUHCS at the ESC Congress 2025

THE HEART TRUTH SYMPOSIUM 2025 • Uncovering hidden cardiovascular risks to protect one’s health

IS HEART DISEASE IN YOUR GENES? • INHERITED CARDIAC CONDITIONS HEALTH TALK 2025

Small Gifts, Big Hearts 2025 • Raising funds to bring hope to financially disadvantaged patients

A Support Group Like No Other • WHAT KEPT THE CARING HEARTS SUPPORT GROUP (CHSG) CURIOUS, CONNECTED, AND EXCITED

TAKING HEART HEALTH TO THE HEARTLANDS • Inside NUHCS World Heart Month 2025 at Keat Hong Community Club

WHEN EVERY STEP HURTS: UNDERSTANDING PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE (PAD)

EVERYDAY HEROES • Honouring the recipients of the SCDF Community First Responder Award

NURSES’ MERIT Award 2025 • Celebrating Excellence in Nursing

CONFRONTING A GROWING HEART THREAT • Why ischaemic heart disease is rising and how small daily changes make a big difference

Congratulations! DOCTORS' PROMOTIONS AT NUHCS • with effect from Jul and Dec 2025

Congratulations! NATIONAL DAY AWARDS 2025 • Established in 1962, the annual National Day Awards recognises Singaporeans and non-Singaporeans alike for their outstanding contributions to the nation. NUHCS is proud to showcase the institute’s 2025 award recipients who are honoured for their excellent performance in their own field.

Congratulations! STANFORD UNIVERSITY’S WORLD’S TOP 2% SCIENTISTS 2025 • Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists list is a globally recognised ranking that highlights researchers whose work has made significant impact based on citation influence. Developed using standardised metrics from Stanford University and Elsevier, it evaluates both career-long and single-year citations across 22 fields and 174 subfields, serving as a key resource for acknowledging excellence and tracking influential, cutting-edge research.

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