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
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Saving the Sickest Patients • Stories of Strength, Innovation, and the Fight for Survival
ADVANCING EXPERTISE IN CARDIAC INTENSIVE CARE • Insights from the NUHCS Cardiac Critical Care Masterclass
Small Gifts, Big Hearts 2024 • Spreading warmth from the heart with handmade crochets
SPEARHEADING CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH AT ACC25 • NUHCS brings research and innovation to the global stage
Stronger Together: 7 Years of Caring Hearts Support Group (CHSG)
Shining the Light on Women’s Heart Health • Uncovering hidden heart disease risks in women
A student’s mission to heal through research • With support from the Chia Boon Lock Memorial Fund
The Leaking Heart Valve: Advancements in Treatment • A new lease on life through less invasive transcatheter heart valve repair
ASCVTS 2025 Bridging Expertise Across Borders
LEARNING Abroad, IMPACT AT HOME • Inside the scholarship journey of NUHCS Medical Technologists
New Heart, Same Mission • An interview with the new Head of Cardiology for NUHCS @ Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH)
SINGAPORE HEALTH QUALITY SERVICE AWARDS 2025: Honouring THE HEART OF HEALTHCARE
One Lifesaving Moment, A Decade of Gratitude • The lifelong bond between a cardiac arrest survivor and his care team
EDITING OUT A SILENT THREAT • NUHCS leads the Singapore arm of the world's first gene editing trial in adult cardiology, targeting the root cause of ATTR-CM
Making A Meaningful Difference to Clinical Research • CONTRIBUTOR AWARD FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATORS (CDCA-CRC) Presented by the Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI), this distinguished award honours outstanding CRCs who underpin Singapore’s clinical research ecosystem, and uphold the quality of clinical research with their passion and professionalism.
HEART ATTACK & STROKE: CAN BOTH OCCUR TOGETHER?
GUARDING AGAINST HIDDEN CORONARY HEART DISEASE IN “LOW-RISK” INDIVIDUALS • SG-GUARD study uncovers hidden dangers behind silent heart disease
Congratulations DOCTORS' PROMOTIONS AT NUHCS
Congratulations Awards & Accolades • The National University Health System (NUHS) Tribute Awards is the most prestigious honour awarded by NUHS to recognise staff who have made outstanding contributions to patient care, research or education in the academic health system. NUHS honours these healthcare professionals and administrators for the difference they make to the institute and Singapore’s healthcare landscape, and their role in shaping medicine and transforming care.
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