Dr. Mark Dominic Iwag - Adult Cardiology

30/05/2026

𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗖𝗗

MANILA — Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) remains a leading structural cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) among young athletes, driving a critical need for early medical screening and precision intervention.

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: https://www.philheart.org/pha2025/pha-latest-news/targeted-screening-pushed-to-prevent-athlete-scd

29/05/2026

Clinic resumes on June 1. See you, again!

28/05/2026

MALAKAS MAGHILIK? PALAGING PAGOD KAHIT MAY TULOG NAMAN? BAKA OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA NA ‘YAN

Ang Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) ay isang kondisyon kung saan paulit-ulit na humihinto ang paghinga habang natutulog—at maaari itong makaapekto hindi lang sa quality of sleep, kundi pati sa puso.

Ayon kay Sleep Medicine Specialist Dr. Abigail Zaraspe, maaaring gamitin ang STOP-Bang Questionnaire bilang screening tool para malaman kung ikaw o ang isang kakilala mo ay maaaring at risk for OSA. Sagutan ang checklist responsibly at gamitin ito bilang guide—not as self-diagnosis.

⚠️ Important reminder: The STOP-Bang Questionnaire is a screening tool only and NOT a diagnostic test. If you score high or suspect OSA, bring the results to a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and guidance.

Because sometimes, the warning signs happen while we’re asleep.

27/05/2026

What we feel, the heart feels too.

MENTAL HEALTH AFFECTS HEART HEALTH, AND VICE VERSA

Mga ka-PHA, hindi lang puso ang dapat ingatan, mental health din ay alagaan. Deeply intertwined ang dalawang ‘to.

Sa PHA, nais po nating mag-build ng mas marami pang safe spaces where people feel heard, supported, and empowered to seek help without fear or shame.

27/05/2026

Sometimes you can go about your day for years, feeling completely fine - while high blood pressure quietly strains your heart, damages blood vessels and stresses your kidneys.

The good news: prevention and control are possible.

Early diagnosis, access to affordable high blood pressure medicines and healthy daily habits can greatly lower these risks.

26/05/2026

Exposure to extreme heat can make you sick. Here’s what you can do -

💧 Drink water regularly
👕 Wear light, loose-fitting clothing
🚿 Cool your body with water or take a bath
🌳 Rest in a cool or shaded place

⚠️ Seek immediate medical help if body temperature rises sharply after exposure to heat.

22/05/2026

Today is my last clinic day for May.
Will be out of town for convention.
See you on June!

Leave a message for appointments.
Stay healthy!

Dear patients, please be advised that my clinic will be closed on the following dates. Thank you!

22/05/2026

Beat the heat this tag-init!

🔥 Beat the Heat. Stay Safe.

Simple steps to protect yourself from heatwave. ☀️

💧 Hydrate by drinking water regularly
🚫 Avoid going out during the hottest hours
🌳 Find shade and stay cool when outdoors
👕 Wear light, loose-fitting clothes

Take care of your health this summer! 💙

21/05/2026

19/05/2026

Don’t wait til it’s too late.