Five Vascular Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore
Five vascular warning signs, from walking-related leg pain to a swollen calf or non-healing foot wound. Learn which symptoms need a review and which need emergency care.
World Heart Day: Heart Attack, Brain Attack, Leg Attack
World Heart Day is about the whole arterial circulation. Dr Andrew Choong explains the links between heart attack, stroke and leg artery disease, with warning signs to act on.
DVT Treatment Window: When Blood Thinners May Not Be Enough
Dr Andrew Choong explains why early assessment matters for selected DVTs, when clot removal may be considered, and why persistent leg swelling after a clot deserves review.
Overseas Vascular Opinion in Singapore: What Records Should You Send or Bring?
Planning a vascular or aortic consultation in Singapore? Dr Andrew Choong explains which scans, operation records, medicines and other information to prepare before your appointment.
World Patient Safety Day: Safer Vascular Care Starts Early
Safer vascular care starts with careful assessment and a clear treatment goal. Dr Andrew Choong explains why symptoms, scans, individual risks and patient preferences should guide decisions about monitoring, medication and surgery.
EVAR for Aortic Aneurysms: A Pipe Within a Pipe
EVAR uses a stent graft inside the aorta to treat a suitable aneurysm. Dr Andrew Choong explains the pipe-within-a-pipe idea, how suitability is assessed, the role of follow-up scans and why screening decisions should reflect individual risk.
Thank You: One Month at Andrew Choong Vascular Surgery
A thank-you from Dr Andrew Choong after the first month of his vascular surgery practice in Singapore, reflecting on the people behind patient care, building the clinic, and plans to share more practical vascular health education.
Vascular Surgery in 60 Seconds: Aorta, Arteries and Veins Explained
What does a vascular surgeon do? Dr Andrew Choong explains the difference between arteries and veins, the conditions vascular surgeons treat, and why a circulation assessment does not automatically mean an operation.