Recognition for the Heart Centre
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The Sultan Idris Shah Hospital (HSIS) Heart Centre in Serdang recently treated 69 cardiac intervention cases, representing 45 percent of all cases recorded across the Health Ministry's 10 centers. The high-intensity day saw nearly 80 healthcare professionals, including 14 cardiologists, six medical officers, 10 radiographers, and 40 nurses and healthcare assistants, working to ensure timely care.
Of the 69 cases, 29 were emergencies, while the rest were elective procedures, which included four primary percutaneous coronary interventions that required immediate action.
The Heart Centre also handled 13 complex coronary cases utilizing intravascular ultrasound technology, enabling more precise and safer treatments. The Health Ministry has commended the HSIS cardiology team for their recognition as a "Cardiac Centre of Excellence," praising their strong commitment, efficiency, and teamwork in providing high-quality cardiac care rapidly, safely, and effectively.
Daily operations at the centre typically run from 8 am to 6 pm, with all seven cardiac catheterization laboratories (cath labs) operating at full capacity. To manage the remaining cases awaiting treatment, four cath labs remain in operation after office hours.
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