TIME MATTERS

When it comes to treating cardiac health, every second counts. The Hong Kong Adventist Hospital— Stubbs Road’s new Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic provides timely care for those suffering symptoms that could indicate something more serious

Chest pain is extremely common— chances are the majority of people reading this article will have experienced it during their life. But just because it’s common, that doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be treated with caution. It might just be heartburn but it also might be a warning of something as serious as a heart attack or stroke. And without a professional medical diagnosis, you never really know.

Statistics from Hong Kong’s Department of Health show that between 2008 and 2017, more than 30,000 people died from coronary heart disease—an astounding average of 10 deaths per day. Plus there are few to no warnings directly before a heart attack or stroke—those warning signs, like chest pain, shortness of breath and loss of consciousness, come long before. So, as is generally the case with matters health-related, it’s better to be safe than sorry—especially when going for a simple cautionary check-up can be a matter of life or death.

Knowing this, the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital— Stubbs Road has come up with a convenient, accessible solution for people in Hong Kong experiencing chest

pain. Its Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic is the first of its kind within a private hospital in Hong Kong. The clinic is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will provide quick, seamless, world-class care to people experiencing chest pain and related symptoms such as shortness of breath, cold sweats and dizziness.

Hong Kong Adventist Hospital—stubbs Road promises a rapid, on-site 10-minute assessment by electrocardiogram to determine the cause of chest pain. Time is of the essence when it comes to treating chest-pain related issues, and the Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic emphasises a quick, seamless process to ensure the patient’s safety and long-term health.

Following the assessment, a dedicated team of caring, professional nurses will discuss prices and plans, covering everything from lifestyle management to cardiac rehab to future treatment packages tailored to their specific needs, so they can plan for a long, happy life.

The Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic is open 24 hours a day, from Monday to Sunday. Please call +852 3651 8991 for appointments and enquiries. Find out more at hkah.org.hk