Cardiology Services | Meet the Best Cardiologists in Kuala Lumpur

Cardiology: The Medical Specialty for Heart Health

Cardiology is a medical specialty that specialises in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart and vascular diseases. Cardiologists, also known as heart specialists, focus on conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. The field encompasses a wide range of diagnostic tests and treatments to ensure optimal heart health and prevent life-threatening cardiovascular conditions.

Preventing Heart Conditions and Maintaining Heart Health

Risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle. To reduce the risk of heart disease, it is recommended to have regular heart health check-ups, adopt a healthy diet, engage in physical activity, and make other healthy lifestyle choices. These steps play a crucial role in preventing conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and strokes, while promoting overall cardiovascular health. 

To better understand your personal heart risk, you can use the heart risk calculator to assess your cardiovascular health, which will help you gain valuable insights and guide your next steps towards better heart health.

Cardiological Services at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur

• Cardiac Electrophysiology: Cardiac Electrophysiology is an advanced treatment for heart rhythm disorders, including irregular heartbeats and cardiac syncope (fainting). This specialised technique helps manage irregular heartbeats and other heart rhythm disorders by examining and fixing the heart's electrical system. At Gleneagles Hospitals Kuala Lumpur, we specialise in using electrophysiology to improve heart health, addressing conditions like irregular heartbeats, cardiac syncope (fainting), and other heart rhythm disorders.
• Echocardiography: Echocardiography is an important heart test. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart and its blood flow. We use echocardiography to obtain detailed information about your heart's health, which helps us diagnose and manage heart conditions effectively.
• Interventional Cardiology: Interventional Cardiology involves minimally invasive treatments for structural, coronary, and vascular issues using small catheters, stents, and specialised devices.

Assessment and Diagnostic Tools at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur's Heart Specialist Clinics

Our patients have access to a wide range of cardiovascular assessment and diagnostic tools at our Heart Specialist Clinics in Kuala Lumpur.

The expert team of cardiologists at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur can diagnose a wide range of heart and blood vessel disorders by using diagnostic tools such:

• Electrocardiogram (EKG):Used to assess heart rhythm and detect issues like arrhythmias and heart attacks.
• Stress Tests: To evaluate how the heart performs under physical stress and detect conditions like coronary artery disease.
• Echocardiograms: Provide detailed images of the heart's structure and function, helping to diagnose conditions such as heart failure and valvular heart disease.
• Ultrasound: Used to evaluate the blood flow to various parts of the body, ensuring healthy circulation. 
• Cardiac Catheterisation: A diagnostic procedure to assess narrowing or blockages in the coronary arteries, helping heart specialists determine the problem areas and plan treatment.

In addition to diagnostic tests, we also provide advanced therapeutic procedures to aid the restoration of blood flow in the arteries via procedures such as: 

• Angioplasty: A minimally invasive procedure to widen narrowed blood vessels.
• Atherectomy: Removal of arterial plaque to improve blood flow.
• Stent and Balloon Inflation: Placing stents or inflating balloons in arteries to maintain blood flow.

We also specialise in pacemaker and defibrillator implantation to help improve heart function and normalise heart rhythm depending on the patient's individual needs.

A full range of vascular treatments for various peripheral conditions and diseases such as blocked arteries, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aneurysms, and strokes can be proposed by a panel of experienced vascular surgeons.

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiologists work together with a team of dedicated cardiothoracic surgeons who are trained to perform a wide range of procedures on the lungs, chest wall, diaphragm, and heart. This specialty is exclusively for the treatment of diseases, trauma, and congenital or acquired heart and vessel deformities.

Key conditions treated with cardiothoracic surgery include: 

• Arterial Blockage: Procedures to clear blocked arteries and restore blood flow, including coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG).
• Valvular Disorder: Treatment for heart valve diseases like mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve stenosis.
• Aneurysms: Surgical interventions to address aortic aneurysms and prevent life-threatening ruptures.
• Congenital Heart Defects: Correcting heart defects present from birth, such as ventricular septal defects and patent ductus arteriosus.

The dedicated cardiothoracic team at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur ensures the best outcomes with advanced surgical techniques tailored to each patient’s individual needs, helping to restore heart health and improve quality of life.

Post-Treatment Care and Rehabilitation

After undergoing heart treatment, post-treatment care is crucial for ensuring your recovery and maintaining long-term heart health.

At Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, we provide comprehensive support to help you regain strength and stay healthy:

• Cardiac Rehabilitation: We offer cardiac rehabilitation programs to help you recover. These programs combine exercise therapy, healthy eating guidance, and lifestyle modifications to help you return to your daily activities while improving your cardiovascular health.
• Dietary Guidance: The dedicated cardiac care team can give you tips on what to eat to keep your heart strong and prevent future cardiovascular issues. They will help you make smart food choices.
• Monitoring and Check-ups: We offer ongoing monitoring and regular heart health check-ups to track your recovery and ensure your heart is functioning optimally. These follow-up appointments enable us to identify and address any potential issues early, providing tailored solutions to support continued heart health.

At Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, we are here to support you on your journey to a healthy heart. Your well-being is what matters most to us.

Dedicated Cardiac Care Team

A dedicated team of the best cardiologists in Kuala Lumpur, along with compassionate and highly trained physicians and nurses, helps provide comprehensive rehabilitative care for all our patients, ensuring a successful outcome for every unique cardiac surgery.

The cardiac care team at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur is specialised and trained to the highest calibre and consists of cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, and anaesthetists to provide every patient with the top-quality care Gleneagles Hospital KL strives to offer.