Selangor Sultan launches cath lab named after pioneering cardiologist
Also present was Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin.
The Cath Lab was named in honour of the late Dr Anuar, one of Malaysia's most respected cardiologists and a pioneering member of SJMC's founding medical team.
Among his many contributions, he co-performed the country's first percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in 1983, followed by Malaysia's first coronary angioplasty in 1984.
He also served as Sultan Sharafuddin's cardiologist and played a key role in shaping SJMC's reputation in cardiovascular care.
The cath lab also coincides with SJMC's 40th anniversary celebration.
Dr Anuar passed away on March 2.
SJMC chief executive officer Bryan Lin in his speech said the cath lab began its operations in May, following an investment of RM14 million.
"The cath lab represents more than just a space for treatment, it embodies our commitment to person-centred care and serves as a meaningful continuation of Dr Anuar's life's work.
"It expands our ability to deliver personalised care through the diagnosis and treatment of complex heart conditions using minimally invasive techniques, including advanced angioplasty and electrophysiology.
"Today, we have doubled the number of patients we diagnose and treat," said Lin, who is also the Asia OneHealthcare Regional chief executive officer.
He added that equipped with the cutting-edge Philips Azurion 7 C20I FlexArm system, the cath lab sets a new benchmark in cardiac care.
"Complementing the hospital's existing cath lab, this investment reinforces SJMC's commitment to delivering world-class care, offering a wider range of minimally invasive procedures, including advanced angioplasty and electrophysiology.
"With two state-of-the-art angioplasty systems housed under one roof, this significantly enhances the hospital's capacity to diagnose and treat complex heart conditions.
"Strategically located on the same floor as the Cardiac Ward and Coronary Care Unit (CCU), the new facility improves patient access, safety, recovery time, and clinical outcomes, doubling the number of patients who can now benefit from life-saving catheterisation services."
Also in attendance were Tengku Panglima Raja Selangor Tengku Ahmad Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj; Hong Leong Group executive chairman and Asia OneHealthcare group board of directors chairman Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan, as well as Dr Anuar's wife Datin Rohana Maimunah Ahmad Zaidi and son Dr Ainur Rahman.
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