Events & Health Talks

Dr Lee Chee Wan spoke to around 200 participants at the “Ageing Well From the Inside Out” health forum. He addressed hypertension as a major health issue in older adults, and offered practical guidance on managing blood pressure to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease and stroke.

As an invited speaker at the 11th Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) Conference, Dr Lee Chee Wan shared the latest updates on stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation, and the appropriate use of oral anticoagulation, with cardiology peers from across the region.

Dr Lee Chee Wan spoke to a community group about heart palpitations, helping attendees understand the common causes of a racing or fluttering heartbeat, when palpitations warrant further evaluation, and the tests available to identify any underlying heart rhythm disorder.

Dr Lee Chee Wan delivered a talk on lipids to a group of general practitioners, giving them greater insight into the role of cholesterol in cardiovascular disease and the value of early, well-targeted lipid management in preventing heart attacks and strokes.

Dr Lee Chee Wan shared recent developments in hypertension treatment with a group of general practitioners. The session covered the diagnosis and staging of high blood pressure, the importance of accurate measurement, and an individualised, holistic approach to treatment that reduces the long-term risk of heart attack and stroke.

Dr Lee Chee Wan led a heart-to-heart session on atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac death, covering modern approaches to diagnosis, stroke prevention and rhythm management. The talk highlighted how timely detection of atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder, can dramatically reduce the risk of stroke and other complications.