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July 2016

Editorial

Changes in the practice of cardiology: therapies at the forefront of science
Joshua Ping-Yun Loh, Kian-Keong Poh
Singapore Med J 2016; 57(7): 344-346
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: from revolution to evolution
Edgar Lik Wui Tay, Kian-Keong Poh, James Wei Luen Yip, William KF Kong
Singapore Med J 2016; 57(7): 406-407

Electrocardiography Series

ST-segment changes with exercise stress
Yoke Ching Lim, Swee-Guan Teo, Kian-Keong Poh
Singapore Med J 2016; 57(7): 347-353
[CME Article]

Review Article

Statin-centric versus low-density lipoprotein-centric approach for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease prevention: a Singapore perspective
Peter Yan, Eng Kiat Kevin Tan, Jason Chon Jun Choo, Choon Fong Stanley Liew, Titus Lau, David D Waters
Singapore Med J 2016; 57(7): 360-367

Practice Integration & Lifelong Learning

Managing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Jing Hieng Ngu, George Boon Bee Goh, Zhongxian Poh, Roy Soetikno
Singapore Med J 2016; 57(7): 368-370
[CME Article]

Original Article

Remote monitoring of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices: a Southeast Asian, single-centre pilot study
Paul Chun Yih Lim, Audry Shan Yin Lee, Kelvin Chi Ming Chua, Eric Tien Siang Lim, Daniel Thuan Tee Chong, Boon Yew Tan, Kah Leng Ho, Wee Siong Teo, Chi Keong Ching
Singapore Med J 2016; 57(7): 372-377
Ultrafiltration in patients with decompensated heart failure and diuretic resistance: an Asian centre’s experience
Loon Yee Louis Teo, Choon Pin Lim, Chia Lee Neo, Lee Wah Teo, Swee Ling Elaine Ng, Laura Lihua Chan, Manish Kaushik, Kheng Leng David Sim
Singapore Med J 2016; 57(7): 378-383
Non-fluoroscopic navigation systems for radiofrequency catheter ablation for supraventricular tachycardia reduce ionising radiation exposure
Jason See, Jonah L Amora, Sheldon Lee, Paul Lim, Wee Siong Teo, Boon Yew Tan, Kah Leng Ho, Chee Wan Lee, Chi Keong Ching
Singapore Med J 2016; 57(7): 390-395
Long-term prognosis of patients with acute myocardial infarction due to unprotected left main coronary artery disease: a single-centre experience over 14 years
Li Xu, Hao Sun, Le-Feng Wang, Xin-Chun Yang, Kui-Bao Li, Da-Peng Zhang, Hong-Shi Wang, Wei-Ming Li
Singapore Med J 2016; 57(7): 396-400
Percutaneous transcatheter aortic valve implantation for degenerated surgical bioprostheses: the first case series in Asia with one-year follow-up
Paul Toon Lim Chiam, See Hooi Ewe, Jia Lin Soon, Kay Woon Ho, Yong Koong Sin, Swee Yaw Tan, Soo Teik Lim, Tian Hai Koh, Yeow Leng Chua
Singapore Med J 2016; 57(7): 401-405

Medicine in Stamps

Hulusi Behçet (1889–1948): Passion for dermatology
Siang Yong Tan, Patricia Sims Poole
Singapore Med J 2016; 57(7): 408-409

Letter to the Editor

Unusual case of a pituitary macroadenoma invading and encasing the optic track
Nishini Hekha, Yih-Yian Sitoh, Francis Kim-Hoong Hui
Singapore Med J 2016; 57(7): 410
A ‘hairy’ problem: trichotillomania, trichophagia and trichobezoars
Yee Ian Yik, Ann Kee How
Singapore Med J 2016; 57(7): 411

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