Sultan Idris Shah Hospital Heart Centre records 69 heart intervention cases in one day, including emergency primary PCI

The Sultan Idris Shah Hospital Heart Centre (PJ HSIS) in Serdang, Selangor, recorded a remarkable 69 heart intervention cases in a single day, showcasing its capacity to provide specialised heart care. Of the 69 cases, 40 were elective procedures, while the remaining 29 were emergency cases, including four primary percutaneous coronary intervention (Primary PCI) procedures.

This achievement accounts for 45% of the total cardiac intervention cases handled by all 10 MOH cardiac centres, highlighting the strong commitment, efficiency, and teamwork of the PJ HSIS cardiology team. The centre performed 44 angiogram procedures and 39 PCI procedures to open blocked arteries using balloons and stents, as well as 13 complex coronary cases using intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) technology and specialised treatments such as RotaPro Rotational Atherectomy and Intravascular Lithotripsy.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) expressed appreciation for PJ HSIS's recognition as a Cardiac Centre of Excellence (COE) and commended the healthcare workers for their commitment to serving the community. The public was reminded to recognise warning signs of a heart attack, including chest pain, shortness of breath, and cold sweats.

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