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5 years ago, just before I left regular service in the army, I did a ORD check-up and discovered I had abnormal ECG. A "cycling test" revealed that one of my artery may be blocked. Doc advised me to go for a angiogram and also balloon at the same time if the procedure confirmed that indeed the artery is blocked. I missed the appointment and have never been back. No problems like chest pain etc... Now I have 2 kids and feel more responsible and that episode has never been out of my mind, especially when people around me talks about going for "balloon" or hearing about friends of friends having a stroke... Now its time to step out of denial and face it... have a appt at SGH Heart Centre early next year. Can't find much local info on this. Any bros have such experience to share? Also, what is est damage? Have very basic medisave/ shield with no rider. Also only insurance is SAF AVIVA Group term Life plus some 30 major illness top-up. Assuming it won't be $8 for me, financially wise am I in shit here if a balloon/ bypass is indeed necessary?