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Chronic Disease & General Internal Medicine

Steady Care for Everyday and Long-Term Health From chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia
to everyday concerns like a cold or digestive symptoms, The Heart Clinic pairs precise diagnosis with structured,
ongoing management to support your health at every stage.

General internal medicine covering thyroid, bone density, kidney, digestive, and respiratory conditions — treating the internal medicine problems that commonly accompany heart disease as part of one connected system rather than treating the heart in isolation.
Thyroid disorders and the heart: hyperthyroidism raises heart rate and blood pressure and can trigger arrhythmia or atrial fibrillation, while hypothyroidism slows the heart rate, raises diastolic blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, and can weaken heart muscle contraction.
Chronic kidney disease and the heart: heart failure reduces blood flow to the kidneys and declining kidney function causes fluid buildup that strains the heart, a cycle known as cardiorenal syndrome. Cardiac medications also need dose adjustment as kidney function declines.
Osteoporosis in cardiac patients: normal bone compared with osteoporotic bone, with bone density (DXA) screening recommended for women 65 and older and men 70 and older, a T-score of -2.5 or lower diagnostic of osteoporosis, and fall prevention alongside treatment.
Digestive conditions and heart medication: long-term aspirin and antiplatelet use can damage the stomach lining and cause GI bleeding, anticoagulants make bleeding harder to stop, indigestion or pain below the breastbone can be a first sign of heart attack, and fatty liver disease ties to cardiovascular risk.
Respiratory conditions and the heart: 30 to 40 percent of heart failure patients also have COPD, which roughly doubles cardiovascular mortality risk. Care covers beta-blocker safety in asthma, chronic cough, distinguishing heart failure from lung disease, and smoking cessation support.

Frequently Asked
Questions

A few things worth knowing before your visit.

Can thyroid disease affect my heart?
Yes. Excess thyroid hormone can speed up your heart rate, raise your
blood pressure, and increase your risk of arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation.
Conversely, an underactive thyroid can cause fatigue, weight gain,
and elevated cholesterol, all of which can affect your cardiovascular risk.
Does osteoporosis matter for cardiac patients too?
Yes. For cardiac patients on an anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication,
a fall or fracture can become a more serious problem than it might otherwise be.
Recovering from a fracture often means reduced activity,
which can add strain to the cardiovascular system —
which is why managing osteoporosis and fall risk together matters.
Can indigestion be related to a heart problem?
It can. Some heart conditions present with discomfort below the breastbone,
indigestion, or a feeling of pressure instead of typical chest pain.
If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or a history of heart disease,
it's best not to write off these symptoms as a simple stomach issue.
I have asthma — is it safe to take my heart medication?
If you have asthma and are prescribed a beta-blocker, it's important to check
whether it could worsen airway constriction. Rather than stopping a medication
your heart failure treatment depends on, the better approach is switching
to a more airway-selective agent and monitoring your response closely.
Do I need routine testing even without any specific symptoms?
Yes. High blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, kidney disease,
and thyroid conditions often show no clear symptoms in their early stages.
Regular bloodwork, ECGs, and ultrasounds — even without symptoms —
are what allow changes to be caught early, enabling earlier treatment
and helping to prevent complications.

Information

134 Tongil-ro,
Jongno-gu, Seoul
NH Nonghyup Tower, 2F

Please use elevator No. 13 or 14,
then follow the signs toward Starbucks on the 2nd floor.

※ One hour of free parking is available
in the building during clinic hours.

Clinic Hours

  • Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Closed on Saturdays, Sundays
    and Public Holidays
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