21/08/2020 Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening What is congenital heart disease? Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect. Approximately eight of every 1,000 newborns born have a form of CHD. Some forms of CHD cause no or very few problems in the health, growth, and development of the newborn. However, critical CHD can bring a significant risk of […]
20/08/2020 Laser Hair Removal Lasers can remove unwanted hair faster, more comfortably and more reliably than many other methods. Whether you are a man or a woman, young or old, laser hair removal is an alternative to plucking, shaving, waxing, electrolysis or chemical depilatories. How does hair grow? Age, sex, weight, metabolism, hormones, genetics, ethnicity, medications, location of hair, […]
20/08/2020 Varicose Veins What are varicose veins? Arteries bring oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body and veins return oxygen-poor blood back to your heart. Varicose veins are swollen veins that you can see through your skin. They often look blue, bulging, and twisted. Left untreated, varicose veins may worsen over time. Varicose veins […]
28/07/2020 Coronary Angiogram and Angioplasty (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) What is coronary artery disease? The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. There are two main arteries, the left and right, which in turn divide into branches. Coronary artery disease is due to the narrowing or blockage of one or more of these arteries by fatty deposits called atheroma. The pain or discomfort, usually […]
28/07/2020 Needle Biopsy of Abdominal Mass under Image-guidance What is Needle Biopsy of Abdominal Mass? An intra-abdominal mass is a solid lesion, an area of abnormal tissue located within a solid organ of the abdomen such as liver, pancreas, kidney, or a pathological lymph node located within the peritoneal cavity. These masses are most often detected by ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) examinations. […]
28/07/2020 All about blood glucose Having diabetes means the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood is higher than it should be. Keeping your blood glucose in your target range can prevent or delay the health problems caused by diabetes. Most of the steps needed to take care of diabetes are things you can do yourself: Use a meal plan; […]
13/07/2020 Radiation and Oncology Specialist – Prof. Nguyen Duy Sinh joins FV Hospital’s Hy Vong Cancer Care Centre Prof. Nguyen Duy Sinh graduated with a Medical Doctor Degree in 1998, going on to obtain a Specialization Degree Level I in Oncology in 2004, and a Masters in Medicine in Oncology in 2008, all from the University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).
02/07/2020 Instructions before your Surgery To be given to the patient by the anaesthetist during the pre-surgery anaesthesia consultation ADMISSION A number of surgical procedures can be carried out as a day-case. For those procedures you must be admitted in the FV Hospital Day Ward (second floor of the F building) beginning at 7:00am or at least 2 hours prior […]
30/06/2020 What is a Telemedicine? What is a telemedicine? Telemedicine Services means the delivery of medical services using interactive audio and visual electronic systems between a hospital and a patient that are not in the same physical location. These services may include teleconsultation, ordering of investigations, prescription, distribution of patient education materials or other medical services such as remote monitoring. […]
23/06/2020 Doctor Bui Thi Thanh Huong – Ophthalmology & Refractive Surgery Department of FV Hospital Majoring in Ophthalmology, Dr Bui Thi Thanh Hương graduated from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City in 1987
23/06/2020 Doctor Le Thi Thanh Truc – Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department of FV Hospital Graduating with distinction from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at HCMC in 1991, Dr Le Thi Thanh Truc went on to obtain a Specialization Degree Level I in 2005, and a Specialization Degree Level II in 2013, both in Internal Medicine.
18/06/2020 Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and Electromyography (EMG) WHAT ARE NCS AND EMG? Nerve conduction studies (NCS) are tests that look to see how well your nerves are working. Electromyography (EMG) looks at how your muscles are working. Performed by a neurologist trained in this procedure, they can provide your doctor with specific information about the extent of nerve and/or muscle disorder and […]
