The Heart Institute (THI) provides cardiac services in NHG institutions by bringing together the resources, expertise and other capabilities in the areas of cardiology, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, to better meet the growing needs of patients with heart diseases.

The cardiac units in NHG hospitals work closely with the polyclinics and general practitioners to provide a seamless continuum of care for heart patients – from inpatient cardiac treatment in the hospitals to outpatient cardiac support such as cardiac rehabilitation and primary cardiac care in the polyclinics.

The roles of THI are caring for patients with cardiac conditions through shared care programmes, coordinating the development of cardiology and cardiothoracic services, setting and maintaining common clinical standards, optimising the medical expertise available, conducting cluster-wide educational programmes for patients, nurses, medical students and clinicians, and coordinating cardiovascular research across the cluster.

To find out more about The Heart Institute, click here.

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