“The problem with heart disease is that the first symptom is often fatal.”
— Michael Phelps
Heart, Vascular & Lung
Managed by an experienced team comprising of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Echocardiographers, Cardiac Technicians and trained Staff Nurses, this clinic adopts a team approach in the diagnosis and treatment of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases.We provide comprehensive cardiology services; encompassing screening, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for a wide array of cardiac conditions. These include disorders pertaining to coronaries (vessels that supply blood to heart muscle), heart valves, abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure and others.
FACILITIES OFFERED:
Cardiovascular Radiology
- CT Coronary Calcium Score
- CT Angiography
- CT Aorta
Non-invasive Cardiac Testing
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TOE)
- Stress Echocardiography
- Treadmill Stress Test
- Holter Monitoring
- Electrophysiostudy (EPS)
Interventional Cardiology
- Catheter Angiography
- Balloon Angioplasty & Stenting
- Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices
- Percutaneous Closure of Hole in Heart
Treatments
CARDIAC RADIOLOGY:
| CT Coronary Calcium Score | – | Learn More |
| CT Angiography | – | Learn More |
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY:
| Off-pump Beating Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery | – | Learn More |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery | – | Learn More |
| Heart Valve Surgery | – | Learn More |
| Thoracic Surgery | – | Learn More |
INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY:
| Catheter Angiography | – | Learn More |
| Balloon Angioplasty & Stenting | – | Learn More |
| Cardiac Implantable electronic Devices | – | Learn More |
| Percutaneous Closure of Hole in Heart | – | Learn More |
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE:
| Pulmonary Function Test | – | Learn More |
Useful info
What is Coronary Artery Disease?
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) or Coronary Heart Disease, is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the arteries that supply your heart muscle (coronary arteries) with oxygen-rich blood. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in blood. The build up narrows the arteries and reduces blood flow to your heart muscle. It also makes it more likely for blood clots to form in your arteries, which can partly or completely block blood flow. This can cause angine or a heart attack.
How can Coronary Artery Disease be prevented or delayed?
Taking actions to identify and control your risk factors can prevent and slow down coronary artery disease. Know your family history of health problems especially those related to coronary artery disease. Early detection, making lifestyle changes, and taking prescribed medication are important steps.
Who is at risk for Coronary Artery Disease?
In Malaysia, Coronary Artery Disease has been the main cause of death (as stated by the Department of Statistics Malaysia for 2005 – 2008) for both men and women.
Many risk factors raise the probability of developing coronary artery disease. They are:
- Unhealthy blood cholesterol levels
- High blood pressure
- Overweight or obesity
- Lack of physical activity
- Family history of early heart disease
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Metabolic syndrome
- Age (the risk of CAD increases after age 45 for men and after age 55 for women)
- High hsCRP and/or homocystein
