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Heart Disease in Women: Symptoms, Risks, and When to Seek Care

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 […]
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TAVR in the Philippines: A Minimally Invasive Alternative to Open-Heart Surgery

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
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30 Years of Heart Innovation: The Legacy of CGHMC Heart Institute

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
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Advancing the Future of Minimally Invasive Surgery: CGHMC Unveils the Country’s First Toumai Single-Port Robotic Surgical System

May 12, 2026, Manila — Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center proudly announces the acquisition and official launch of the Toumai Endoscopic Single-Port Robotic Surgical System — the first single-port robotic surgical platform introduced in the Philippines.   Following official approval from the Philippine Food and Drug Administration, this landmark innovation marks a transformative step
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Preventive Diagnostic Tests in the Philippines: What Your Results Really Mean

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
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Hypertension in the Philippines: Why You Can Feel Fine and Still Be at Risk

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
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Colorectal Cancer: Early Signs and Screening Guidelines 

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Yet it is also among the most preventable and treatable cancers when detected early.    The key to improving survival rates lies in timely colorectal cancer screening, which can detect abnormal growths or early-stage cancer before symptoms become
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A Philippine First at Chinese General Hospital & Medical Center Inner-Branch Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (iBEVAR)

The Structural Heart and Endovascular Team of the Heart Institute at Chinese General Hospital & Medical Center (CGHMC) continues to advance cardiovascular innovation in the Philippines. In a landmark procedure, the team successfully performed the country’s first Inner-Branch Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (iBEVAR) for the treatment of a complex thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm on June 13, 2025, placing CGHMC among advanced vascular centers worldwide
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Heart Disease in Filipinos: Facts, Risks, and How CGHMC Can Help

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death among Filipinos, but many cases can be prevented or controlled through healthy lifestyle changes, early screening, and cardiac rehabilitation for those who already have heart disease. Heart disease in Filipinos Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects about 1 in 6 Filipinos and remains one of the top global causes
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