Exercise is an important component in the prevention and rehabilitation of many forms of cardiovascular disease, including valvular heart disease. It has many beneficial effects including lowering blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, and aiding in weight management.

Singapore has one of the highest rates of kidney failure in the world with one person diagnosed with kidney failure every five hours.

Heart disease is one of the top killers in Singapore and the world. Quite often it presents suddenly and catastrophically with a heart attack or sudden death.