May 2026

Heart disease is often perceived as a condition that primarily affects men. However, the reality is very different. Heart disease in women is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, affecting millions each year. Despite its prevalence, heart disease in women is often underdiagnosed and sometimes overlooked because symptoms may present differently than they […]

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and conditions affecting the heart valves—especially the aortic valve—can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. Traditionally, treating severe aortic valve disease required open-heart surgery, a major operation that involves opening the chest and temporarily stopping the heart. Today, medical innovation has changed that

For three decades, the CGHMC Heart Institute has stood at the forefront of cardiovascular care in the Philippines. Built on a foundation of medical excellence, pioneering procedures, and patient-centered care, the institute has continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible in modern cardiology. From introducing groundbreaking treatments to providing life-saving interventions for thousands of

Many people undergo blood tests, imaging scans, or executive check-ups every year — but not everyone fully understands what those results mean. A slightly elevated number.A borderline reading.A “repeat test in six months” recommendation. Preventive diagnostic tests are not meant to create anxiety. They are meant to create clarity. At Chinese General Hospital and Medical

Many people in the Philippines are living with hypertension without knowing it.They feel well. They work normally. They sleep fine. They have no pain.Yet their blood pressure is silently damaging their heart, brain, kidneys, and blood vessels.This is why hypertension is often called the “silent killer.” And this is why early detection matters — even