Women twice as likely to develop varicose veins compared to men
KUALA LUMPUR: Varicose veins or twisted blood vessels is a disease which attacks women twice as often as men, said National Heart Institute (IJN) consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon Dr Ismazizi Zaharuddin. He said this is because women have the progesterone hormone which could cause weakening of the blood vessel walls, in addition to pregnancy […]
Dr Mahathir admitted to IJN for infection
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) for treatment of an infection. In a post on Dr Mahathir’s official Facebook page yesterday, two photos were shared showing him going through some files at the ward. “Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad writing and going through some […]
Malaysians wish ailing Dr Mahathir quick recovery
KUCHING: Most Malaysians wish former Malaysian premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad well and hope that he will have a speedy recovery following his heart treatment at the Kuala Lumpur National Heart Institute (IJN). “He is one of Malaysia’s far sighted leaders and Keluarga Malaysia respect him for his vision during his tenure as Prime Minister […]
Hadi Awang admitted to IJN
KUALA TERENGGANU: PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) a few days ago after complaining that he felt unwell. Batu Buruk assemblyman Muhammad Khalil, who is also Abdul Hadi’s son, said the leader is in stable condition, but still needed doctor’s monitoring and follow-up treatment. “I […]
Malaysia revolutionizes global healthcare with Micra AV
The National Heart Institute novel pacemaker KUALA LUMPUR: The National Heart Institute (IJN) has created yet another milestone in the global healthcare industry when it became the first hospital outside of the United States to implant Micra AV pacemaker, an implantable device for the treatment of a slow heart rate via pacing. IJN chief executive […]
UiTM, IJN jointly offer Cardiothoracic postgraduate programme
SHAH ALAM: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and the National Heart Institute (IJN) are collaborating to offer Cardiothoracic postgraduate programme, the first of its kind in the country. UiTM in a statement here said the two-year basic programme (non-specialist programme) receives the support and cooperation of Malaysia Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon (MATCVS). “According to […]
