Heart Disease Prevention

Obstructive sleep apnoea is more than loud snoring. Repeated pauses in breathing during sleep can reduce oxygen levels, disrupt restorative sleep, and increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and daytime fatigue. Recognising the symptoms early and seeking appropriate treatment can improve both sleep quality and long-term health.

White coat hypertension occurs when blood pressure is elevated in a doctor's clinic but normal at home. Often triggered by anxiety during medical visits, it should not be diagnosed from a single reading alone. Home blood pressure monitoring or ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can help confirm whether hypertension is truly present and guide appropriate treatment.

Cholesterol remains an important marker of heart health, but it is only one part of the picture. Modern cardiovascular risk assessment considers multiple factors, including blood pressure, blood sugar, waist circumference, family history, kidney health, lifestyle habits, and, in selected individuals, newer tests such as Lipoprotein(a), ApoB, hs-CRP, and coronary artery calcium score to better estimate heart disease risk.