Publications by authors named "Nicholas Wen-Sheng Chew"
Introduction: Early in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a low incidence of cardiovascular complications was reported in Singapore. Little was known about the trend of cardiovascular complications as the pandemic progressed. In this study, we examined the evolving trends in electrocardiographic and cardiovascular manifestations in patients hospitalised with COVID-19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Management of aortic stenosis (AS) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may often be overlooked, and this could confer poorer outcomes.
Methods: Consecutive patients ( n = 727) with index echocardiographic diagnosis of moderate to severe AS (aortic valve area <1.5 cm 2 ) were examined.
In Singapore, 9.03 million doses of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have been administered, and 4.46 million people are fully vaccinated.
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- - A study in Singapore assessed the impact of face mask use on self-reported cardiovascular symptoms among 1,001 participants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- - The main symptom experienced was dyspnoea, with factors like prolonged mask wear (≥3 hours) and engaging in moderate-high physical activity linked to worse symptoms, especially with N95 masks compared to surgical masks.
- - While face masks are effective in limiting COVID-19 spread, concerns about discomfort and cardiovascular symptoms require attention to ensure compliance with mask mandates.