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Ignore at your peril

  • Writer: Dr Ernest Ng
    Dr Ernest Ng
  • Apr 21, 2021
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jun 24, 2021

Heart disease is the top cause of death in Malaysia, yet we often ignore the signs that something is not right. Men and women over 40 should get screened at least once a year. Those with increased risk should get themselves checked more frequently!


And if you’re a heart patient, it’s crucial that you get vaccinated against COVID-19 as heart disease is a major risk factor that can exacerbate the severity of the virus.


Read more about heart patients and the COVID-19 vaccine in an article published in the New Straits Times - April 20, 2021: https://bit.ly/3dynysJ


 
 
 

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