Doctor

Dr. Ekkhalak Koonsiripaiboon

Specialties:Internal Medicine
Sub Specialties:Cardiology
Languages:English, Thai

Education

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Diploma of the Thai Board of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Subspecialty in Interventional Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital

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What Causes Limestone in the Arteries?

For further information or Booking.. Understanding Limestone in the Arteries Limestone refers to the accumulation of calcium in our bodies, forming hardened deposits. This can occur due to various reasons, including natural wear and tear of calcium or inflammation at specific sites. The body’s mechanism creates calcium to protect injured areas from further damage. […]

How the Elderly Can Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest with Screening

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Heart Health Check for Seniors : What You Need to Know

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Left-Sided Numbness: A Warning Sign of Coronary Artery Disease

For further information or Booking.. Left-Sided Numbness Comes and Goes, and It’s More Dangerous Than You Think The symptom of “numbness” in the hands, arms, and legs is often ignored by many people because when we change our position or move, the numbness tends to subside. However, in reality, numbness can occur due to […]

Chest Pain Types : How to Tell if it’s Heart Disease?

For further information or Booking.. What Type of Chest Pain? Is it Likely to be Heart Disease? It could be a sign of heart disease without us realizing it. If you are someone who is concerned that you or someone close to you may be at risk of heart disease, don’t just sit and […]

冠動脈造影検査 (Coronary Artery Angiography-CAG)

冠動脈造影検査は　太腿の付け根、肘の裏側、手首の裏側　の血管から管（カテーテル）を入れて心臓に達したとこで造影剤を注入します。それからはＸ線画像や静止画を見ながら心臓血管に狭まりや詰まりが無いか確認します。

Limestone in the coronary arteries increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

Many people already know that coronary artery disease is one of the leading causes of sudden death among Thais, and the trend continues to rise. When it comes to coronary artery blockage, the first cause that comes to mind is probably the buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries. However, in reality, arterial blockage is not solely caused by fatty plaque but also by the accumulation of calcium, also known as "limestone."

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What type of chest pain is it? Is it likely to be related to heart disease?

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