Anwar hails Seberang Jaya Hospital's cardiac care milestone
GEORGE TOWN: Seberang Jaya Hospital (HSJ) has made history as the first Level 2 hospital in Peninsular Malaysia to offer angiogram and angioplasty procedures, expanding access to specialised cardiac care for residents of Seberang Perai and surrounding areas.
Seberang Jaya Hospital (HSJ) has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Level 2 hospital in Peninsular Malaysia to offer angiogram and angioplasty procedures. This expansion of specialized cardiac care services will greatly benefit residents of Seberang Perai and nearby areas, reducing waiting times and diminishing the need for patients to travel to Penang Hospital (HPP) for treatment.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his admiration for the hospital's staff, praising their expertise and service. The achievement is a result of ongoing efforts by the Madani government to enhance public hospital capabilities, ensuring faster access to high-quality treatment and bolstering public confidence in the country's healthcare system.
The hospital's Invasive Cardiology Laboratory, which enabled coronary angiogram and angioplasty procedures, showcases the government's commitment to widening access to quality healthcare. Penang State Cardiology Services head, Datuk Dr Mohamed Jahangir Abdul Wahab, emphasized the strategic importance of expanding adult cardiology services at HSJ, aiming to promptly provide quality cardiac care to patients, especially in light of the increasing burden of cardiovascular disease.
The hospital has been developing its adult cardiology services in stages since 2023, with plans to further enhance its capabilities, including managing complex adult cardiology cases and introducing cardiothoracic surgical services by mid-2027.
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