Guest MonkeySee Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 BANGKOK HOSPITAL PATTAYA PROMOTIONS - From November 15 to December 31, 2008, you can get 50 to 70% off physical check up packages (premier is 20,000 Baht - regularly 40,000 Baht; Superior is 9,900 Baht - regularly 19,800 Baht; Deluxe is 6,250 Baht - regularly 12,500; and Essential is 2,900 Baht - regularly 5,800 Baht). Also, until December 31, 2008 you can get your flu shot for 938 Baht. Last year the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital had a booth at Royal Garden Shopping Center. I am not sure if they will have a booth, again this year. PHAYATHAI HOSPITAL SRIRACHA PROMOTIONS FOR NOVEMBER -- Check for Bone Density (hip and spine areas) for detection of Osteoporosis (promotion 1,990 Baht - regularly 2.800 Baht). Physical examination that includes a total of 22 tests (promotion 3,990 Baht - regularly 8,400 Baht); CT Colonography using CT 64 Slices technology (promotion 6,900 Baht - regularly 9,000 Baht); CT Angiography to diagnose coronary artery disease (promotion 9,000 Baht - regularly 13,000 Baht). For more information, contact Gavin Waddel at 038-770200-8 Ext: 2426 Quote
Guest topjohn5 Posted November 12, 2008 Posted November 12, 2008 BANGKOK HOSPITAL PATTAYA PROMOTIONS - From November 15 to December 31, 2008, you can get 50 to 70% off physical check up packages (premier is 20,000 Baht - regularly 40,000 Baht; Superior is 9,900 Baht - regularly 19,800 Baht; Deluxe is 6,250 Baht - regularly 12,500; and Essential is 2,900 Baht - regularly 5,800 Baht). Also, until December 31, 2008 you can get your flu shot for 938 Baht. Last year the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital had a booth at Royal Garden Shopping Center. I am not sure if they will have a booth, again this year. PHAYATHAI HOSPITAL SRIRACHA PROMOTIONS FOR NOVEMBER -- Check for Bone Density (hip and spine areas) for detection of Osteoporosis (promotion 1,990 Baht - regularly 2.800 Baht). Physical examination that includes a total of 22 tests (promotion 3,990 Baht - regularly 8,400 Baht); CT Colonography using CT 64 Slices technology (promotion 6,900 Baht - regularly 9,000 Baht); CT Angiography to diagnose coronary artery disease (promotion 9,000 Baht - regularly 13,000 Baht). For more information, contact Gavin Waddel at 038-770200-8 Ext: 2426 MS, I have a question first and then clarification. I want to take a couple of guys to gets some tests and physicals so this is good info. First, do you know if they offer any specials on vaccines and also for blood work (chem screens)? Also, your Bangkok Hospital Pattaya Promotions has me really confused. Well, you give the names of the different packages and the prices; premier, regular, superior, regular (again), deluxe, regular (a 3rd time), essential, and regular a 4th time.......so, how do you or they know which "regular" your getting and what is in the packages? I honestly want to know and I'm not being flip about the "regular" thing...... Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted November 12, 2008 Posted November 12, 2008 . Well, you give the names of the different packages and the prices; premier, regular, superior, regular (again), deluxe, regular (a 3rd time), essential, and regular a 4th time.......so, how do you or they know which "regular" your getting and what is in the packages? I honestly want to know and I'm not being flip about the "regular" thing...... If you check out Bangkok Pattaya Hospital's website it will give you all the information regarding what is included in the various packages. Quote
Guest laurence Posted November 12, 2008 Posted November 12, 2008 Anyone going for these special promotion should get the CAT Scan for coronary heart disease. Not getting the CAT scan for the heart is like not getting an X-Ray during a dental exam. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted November 12, 2008 Posted November 12, 2008 MS, I have a question first and then clarification. I want to take a couple of guys to gets some tests and physicals so this is good info. First, do you know if they offer any specials on vaccines and also for blood work (chem screens)? Also, your Bangkok Hospital Pattaya Promotions has me really confused. Well, you give the names of the different packages and the prices; premier, regular, superior, regular (again), deluxe, regular (a 3rd time), essential, and regular a 4th time.......so, how do you or they know which "regular" your getting and what is in the packages? I honestly want to know and I'm not being flip about the "regular" thing...... I am not aware of any vaccine specials, topjohn. All the packages include some basic blood work screening and as you go from regular, deluxe on up, they add on tests. Perhaps they list the tests included on their website, I don't know. They have printed material that explains each package but I don't have that information. Try the website or send them an email. Quote
Guest HeyGay Posted November 13, 2008 Posted November 13, 2008 I'd love to have these tests done' but I hate having needles and things shoved up me with a camera on, can you tell me, what they do for these tests, is it unpleasant or painful, can you have a Cat scan for Bowl polyps, instead of a camera going up and them making you go unconscious? Whats the best all round package to have do you think, if your in your late 50s Quote
2lz2p Posted November 13, 2008 Posted November 13, 2008 Also, your Bangkok Hospital Pattaya Promotions has me really confused. Well, you give the names of the different packages and the prices; premier, regular, superior, regular (again), deluxe, regular (a 3rd time), essential, and regular a 4th time.......so, how do you or they know which "regular" your getting and what is in the packages? I honestly want to know and I'm not being flip about the "regular" thing...... The promotions listed are for two different hospitals -- Bangkok Hospital Pattaya & Phayathai Hospital Sriracha (about 30 minutes or so North on Sukhumvit - Highway 3). Bangkok Hospital Pattaya website shows what each package provides: BHP Website Use the telephone number shown for Gavin Waddell (International Relations at Phayathai Hospital Sriracha) to get more information on what their packages include. Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted November 13, 2008 Posted November 13, 2008 I'd love to have these tests done' but I hate having needles and things shoved up me with a camera on, can you tell me, what they do for these tests, is it unpleasant or painful, can you have a Cat scan for Bowl polyps, instead of a camera going up and them making you go unconscious? Whats the best all round package to have do you think, if your in your late 50s I have had this exam done for the past 2 years. It takes only 1 needle stick to get the blood needed for the tests. Be sure the package you choose includes PSA for prostate cancer and HIV test is additional if you choose to have it. The only part that bothered me was the cardiac stress test (I have arthritic knees), so last year I opted to have an echo cardiogram instead for no additional charge. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted November 13, 2008 Posted November 13, 2008 Anyone going for these special promotion should get the CAT Scan for coronary heart disease. Not getting the CAT scan for the heart is like not getting an X-Ray during a dental exam. I would have to respectfully disagree with you Sir Laurence, or judging from your avatar, should I say St. Laurence. My dentist recommends a dental check-up and cleaning every six months and only does x-rays only once a year. Cardiac imaging (64 Slices Spiral CT Scan) is a somewhat expensive test and a person really does not need this unless there is a reason or symptoms of heart problems. Best to check with your doctor. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted November 14, 2008 Posted November 14, 2008 I hate having needles and things shoved up me with a camera on, can you tell me, what they do for these tests, is it unpleasant or painful I'm about your age and have had the camera work done several times now. Yes, they have to put a needle in the back of your hand to attach the tube for the mild anaesthetic, but the whole procedure is really pretty painless - after all, you are more or less asleep. The uncomfortable part is drinking all that orange tasting fluid to clear out the system before they can start. There is now a pill you can swallow with a micro camera embedded which takes photos as it goes through the system. Not sure if it is yet available here. If not, it soon will be. But you're still stuck with drinking that fluid because the camera needs 'clean' shots. Colon cancer is one of the biggest killers of older males - yet it's also one of the easiest to treat successfully, provided it's detected early. I'm no medical expert, but I thought colonoscopies were essential to detect polyps and ensure they are whipped out before they have a chance of becoming malignant. Years ago, I was told we should all have this done at 50, 55 and then every 2 or 3 years thereafter. Is there an alternative test? Quote
Guest laurence Posted November 14, 2008 Posted November 14, 2008 Colon cancer is one of the biggest killers of older males - yet it's also one of the easiest to treat successfully, provided it's detected early. I'm no medical expert, but I thought colonoscopies were essential to detect polyps and ensure they are whipped out before they have a chance of becoming malignant. Years ago, I was told we should all have this done at 50, 55 and then every 2 or 3 years thereafter. Is there an alternative test? Yes, there is an alternative test, a virtual colonoscopy using imaging. Rather than give details best to google it and get pros and cons and more info. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted November 14, 2008 Posted November 14, 2008 Thanks. I have googled the virtual colonoscopy. Although it's certainly less invasive, you still need to drink all that fluid for hours beforehand, a tube still needs to be inserted, and air still blown in to enlarge the colon - a rather weird sensation, I'd have thought, as there's no sedation. But the real drawback is - you'll still have to go through the real colonoscopy procedure if they find any polyps. Given all that, I'd rather just have the full procedure and get it all over and done with in one go. Quote
Guest laurence Posted November 14, 2008 Posted November 14, 2008 I would have to respectfully disagree with you Sir Laurence, or judging from your avatar, should I say St. Laurence. My dentist recommends a dental check-up and cleaning every six months and only does x-rays only once a year. Cardiac imaging (64 Slices Spiral CT Scan) is a somewhat expensive test and a person really does not need this unless there is a reason or symptoms of heart problems. Best to check with your doctor. Yes, it is St. Laurence. I was suggesting a cardiac CAT scan but only once, not each time or even once a year, unlike a dental X ray, or every five years as a colonoscopy. I believe the cost is about 10,000 Baht but money well spent. I thought I was in good shape until I had a CAT scan and within a month had cardiac bypass surgery. Actually cheaper than a colonoscopy ,I would think, and not at all invasive. Afterall, people routinely get a colonoscopy without any specific reason or symptoms other than it makes good sense. A lot more people die of heart disease then colon cancer so a simple test may well save your life, it saved mine. The test will indicate the condition of the coronary arteries which then may require medication or stents or surgery or nothing at all. Quote
Guest topjohn5 Posted November 14, 2008 Posted November 14, 2008 Yes, it is St. Laurence. I was suggesting a cardiac CAT scan but only once, not each time or even once a year, unlike a dental X ray, or every five years as a colonoscopy. I believe the cost is about 10,000 Baht but money well spent. I thought I was in good shape until I had a CAT scan and within a month had cardiac bypass surgery. Actually cheaper than a colonoscopy ,I would think, and not at all invasive. Afterall, people routinely get a colonoscopy without any specific reason or symptoms other than it makes good sense. A lot more people die of heart disease then colon cancer so a simple test may well save your life, it saved mine. The test will indicate the condition of the coronary arteries which then may require medication or stents or surgery or nothing at all. Actually, I asked my cardiologist buddy and he doesn't recommend it for the average person. A nuclear stress test is recommended if you've had problems in the past like a heart attack but not a regular cat scan. By the way, even if they find a partial blockage they will not do a stent prophylactically.....but yes, you're right they may put you on something like lipitor.....but that could be done with a simple blood test and monitoring and maybe an electrocardiogram or wearing a halter monitor first.... The newest study suggests maybe everyone could benefit being on a statin drug like Lipitor, lol. Quote
Guest laurence Posted November 14, 2008 Posted November 14, 2008 I did have some minor symptoms such as short of breath on stairs but nothing too unusual; never a problem at the gym . Nonetheless I did have an electocardiogram, echocardiogram, nuclear stress test, and had been taking statins for many years which lowered cholesterol to desired limits. All tests indicated no significant problems. But, on my own, after research on heart imaging, I scheduled and paid for the CAT scan($300 USD). I read the results; panicked; contacted a cardiologist and within a week was in the hospital. To get back to the dental analogy, people will spend thousands on root canal and crowns just for one tooth and you start out with 32 of them but you only have one heart. My experience is it is worth the money for the scan. Quote
Guest joseph44 Posted November 14, 2008 Posted November 14, 2008 http://www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/en/n...ofnovember.html Quote
Guest jtrack33 Posted November 14, 2008 Posted November 14, 2008 I agree with Laurence. Although the 64 slice CAT scan should not be necessary, in my case, repeated stress tests and an echo cardiogram all showed no problems at Bangkok Heart Hospital(same group as Pattaya Bangkok Hospital). It was only after I still felt unwell that I bought The South Beach Heart Program book by Agatston (an eminent cardiologist who recommends surgery as a last resort and also is the inventor of the Agaston Scale which BHH uses to report scan results) from Amazon. In the book it explains how stress tests can give false positives and a scan is recommended if you still feel unwell. Although it's not 100% accurate, it is far cheaper and less invasive than angioplasty. Anyway, I had the scan done and I was in "immediate danger" of having a heart attach...which led to BHH installing stents in a risky location and then necessitating a bypass at Bumrungrad 6 months later. During my pre-bypass physical therapy assessment at Bumrungrad, I asked the PT why stress tests give false positives and she said it's because they don't always take the stress to a high enough level....especially if you are already fit. I know that from having the same stress done at Bumringrad and BHH one week apart. Bum went to a much higher level and gave a negative result (ie..indicating a need for further investigation). BHH said all was good...and for Bht2,000 more! Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted November 14, 2008 Posted November 14, 2008 Anyone going for these special promotion should get the CAT Scan for coronary heart disease. Not getting the CAT scan for the heart is like not getting an X-Ray during a dental exam. I misunderstood your post. I thought you were advocating a CAT scan every year similar to having X-Rays from the dentist. If you are having problems or just want a little piece of mind, I guess 10,000 baht is a small price to pay. Quote
Guest laurence Posted November 14, 2008 Posted November 14, 2008 The bottom line on health screenings and tests is to do it now, while you are alive. Once you are dead it is then a "post-mortem exam which is very invasive but doesn't hurt a bit. Thanks for input jtrack33, sounds like me are on the same "track".. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 The bottom line on health screenings and tests is to do it now, while you are alive. Once you are dead it is then a "post-mortem exam which is very invasive but doesn't hurt a bit. The bottom line is to go to your doctor and dicuss your health issues. There are many of smart people that are in the graveyard, thinking they can self-diagnose. Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 The bottom line is to go to your doctor and dicuss your health issues. There are many of smart people that are in the graveyard, thinking they can self-diagnose. Taking advantage of the promotions is a very smart thing to do. I have never had such a comprehensive physical exam before having it done at Pattaya Bangkok Hospital. When the tests were completed the doctor went over all the results with me in great detail, much more than any MD is US. Quote
Guest topjohn5 Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 I did have some minor symptoms such as short of breath on stairs but nothing too unusual; never a problem at the gym . Nonetheless I did have an electocardiogram, echocardiogram, nuclear stress test, and had been taking statins for many years which lowered cholesterol to desired limits. All tests indicated no significant problems. But, on my own, after research on heart imaging, I scheduled and paid for the CAT scan($300 USD). I read the results; panicked; contacted a cardiologist and within a week was in the hospital. To get back to the dental analogy, people will spend thousands on root canal and crowns just for one tooth and you start out with 32 of them but you only have one heart. My experience is it is worth the money for the scan. Ummmmmm, a nuclear stress test is a cat scan.......it is actually two cat scans. The first is a cat scan with the heart at rest and the second cat scan is after stress and with a dye injection...... The most complete cat scan you can have for the heart but not usually done unless you are having major problems or already had a heart attack due to the cost..... I think you are talking about a regular stress test.......that you had......otherwise you would have had a cat scan in the nuclear stress test...... Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Ummmmmm, a nuclear stress test is a cat scan.......it is actually two cat scans. The first is a cat scan with the heart at rest and the second cat scan is after stress and with a dye injection...... The most complete cat scan you can have for the heart but not usually done unless you are having major problems or already had a heart attack due to the cost..... I think you are talking about a regular stress test.......that you had......otherwise you would have had a cat scan in the nuclear stress test...... Several years ago in US I had a thallium stress test (nuclear) because of long runs of PVC's with periods of asystole (no heart beat) lasting up to 8 seconds. The thallium stress test showed a blockage, so I had a cardiac catheterization which showed no blockage after all. It became obvious that my problem was stress related due to my job. After I changed jobs the problem went away and has not returned for more than 6 years now. This illustrates that a thallium stress test is not necessarily the definitive test for diagnosing a problem. Quote
Guest laurence Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Ummmmmm, a nuclear stress test is a cat scan.......it is actually two cat scans. The first is a cat scan with the heart at rest and the second cat scan is after stress and with a dye injection...... The most complete cat scan you can have for the heart but not usually done unless you are having major problems or already had a heart attack due to the cost..... I think you are talking about a regular stress test.......that you had......otherwise you would have had a cat scan in the nuclear stress test...... Well not quite topjohn. I may not be a doctor of medicine but I am a physicist and know the difference between a nuclear stress test and a CAT scan. The nuclear stress test involves injecting a radioactive substance in the blood stream which goes to the heart. A radiation detector then scans/ measures the emitted radiation. Results indicate the health of the heart as a muscle. A CAT scan is essential an X-ray of the heart basically imaging the coronary arteries on the exterior of the heart Results indicate degree of calcification of these coronary arteries. The radiation(X - rays). comes from an external source. All the details, if interested, can be found with a google search. A cardiac CAT scan costs about $300 USD, and administered by a technician and is quick and non-invasive except for exposure to the X- rays. A nuclear stress test is, well, stressful and takes hours. Having had one of them (it is enough to induce a heart attack) I would not want to have anoth As they say in Thailand, Up To You. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 First, do you know if they offer any specials on vaccines I picked up a flyer from Bangkok Pattaya Hospital and found they do have a few vaccine specials, as follows: Varicella vaccine (chicken pox) (2 doses) usually 2240 now 2000 baht Pneumonia vaccine )1 dose) usually 1350 now 1200 baht Flu vaccine (1 dose) usually 550 now 450 baht Aids and Hepatitis test Test for HIV usually 770 now 540 baht Hepatitis A virus usually 800 now 560 baht Hepatitis B Profile usually 1100 now 770 baht Hepatitis C virus usually 1020 now 715 baht Quote
