Jaegi Ko
Dr. Jaegi Ko is a Director and board-certified Internal Medicine & Cardiology Specialist (M.D., Ph.D.) at Gangnam Heartscan Healthcare Center, former Professor at Chonbuk National University Medical School, and former President of the Korean Society of Cardiology and the Korean Society of Circulation.
Gangnam Heartscan Healthcare Center · Specialist Physician Profile · Gangnam-gu, Seoul
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Clinical Role & Specialty
- Position: Director, Gangnam Heartscan Healthcare Center
- Specialty: Internal Medicine & Cardiology (Board-Certified Specialist, M.D., Ph.D.)
- Clinical Department: Performs cardiovascular consultations, echocardiography interpretation, and coronary disease risk evaluations within Cardiac Health Screening & Cardiology (Heartscan) alongside our multidisciplinary faculty of 16 specialists.
Education & Professional Background
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D., Ph.D.)
- Board-Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine and Cardiology
- Outpatient Professor, Chonbuk National University Medical School
- Former Professor, Chonbuk National University Medical School
- Former President, Korean Society of Cardiology
- Former President, Korean Society of Circulation
Clinical Practice & Examination Summary Table
| Parameter / Examination | Clinical Purpose | Preparation / Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Transthoracic Echocardiogram | Real-time Color Doppler evaluation of heart valves, chamber dimensions, and ventricular function | No fasting required; radiation-free chest ultrasound performed by cardiologist |
| Coronary Artery CT Angiography Review | Correlates 128-channel MDCT coronary stenosis and calcium scoring with clinical symptoms | Fasting for 6 hours prior to contrast CT; renal function and heart-rate check |
| Resting, Holter & Stress ECG Analysis | Detects arrhythmias, conduction disorders, and exercise-induced myocardial ischemia | Two-piece comfortable attire; daily symptom log for 24-hour Holter monitoring |
Areas of Clinical Focus
- Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound) and valvular/myocardial disease assessment
- Coronary Artery CT Angiography and Cardiovascular Risk Management
- 24-Hour Holter ECG Monitoring and Exercise Stress Test
- Personalized preventive cardiology consultation scheduled through our Consultation & Inquiry Desk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Jaegi Ko's academic and clinical background in Cardiology?
Dr. Jaegi Ko is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Cardiology Specialist (M.D., Ph.D.) who served as a Professor at Chonbuk National University Medical School and as President of both the Korean Society of Cardiology and the Korean Society of Circulation.
Which cardiac examinations are evaluated in Dr. Jaegi Ko's cardiology clinic?
Dr. Jaegi Ko evaluates transthoracic echocardiograms, resting 12-lead ECGs, 24-hour Holter ECG recordings, exercise stress tests, and 128-channel coronary CT angiography findings to diagnose and manage hypertension, angina, valvular heart disease, and arrhythmias.
1:1 Specialist Consultation & Multidisciplinary Screening Standard
All diagnostic screenings, imaging protocols, and sedated endoscopy examinations at Gangnam Heartscan Healthcare Center (B1, Dongil Tower, 38 Teheran-ro 114-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul; Samseong Station Exit 2) are performed and interpreted by our 16 board-certified specialists led by Chief Medical Director Dr. Seonghak Park, MD, PhD. Preparation requirements (such as 8–12 hour fasting, contrast media precautions, or post-sedation driving restrictions) vary by clinical condition and medication history.
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