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Northern Heart Hospital Opens in Penang to Deliver Advanced Cardiovascular Care

June 21, 2024

Discover Northern Heart Hospital, the first cardiac and vascular specialist hospital in Penang, offering advanced cardiovascular care with state-of-the-art facilities and a team of expert specialists. Learn about their comprehensive services and holistic approach to heart health.


Northern Heart Hospital Opens in Penang to Deliver Advanced Cardiovascular Care

Penang, 19 June 2024 – Northern Heart Hospital (NHH), the first and only cardiac and vascular specialist hospital in Penang and the Northern Region of Peninsular Malaysia, is proud to announce its soft opening today. Strategically located in George Town, the hospital serves the pressing needs of patients requiring cardiac and vascular care in the northern states of the country.

The National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023 found that 6.7 million Malaysians (29.2 percent of the population) suffer from hypertension while more 7.5 million adults (33.3 percent of the population) have high cholesterol, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is the number one cause of premature deaths1 in the country, with 18.4% of medically certified deaths in 2022. According to the Statistics on Causes of Death Malaysia 2023 report, 95,266 deaths were recorded in 2022 within this age group.

NHH provides a comprehensive range of cardiac, vascular and cardiothoracic diagnostic facility and services to treat cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease. The team comprises highly skilled specialist doctors proficient in interventional cardiology, the treatment of structural heart diseases, complex surgical procedures, electrophysiology interventions, heart and lung surgeries, as well as comprehensive vascular and endovascular therapies.

“As the first hospital dedicated to cardiovascular care located outside of the Klang Valley, we offer comprehensive services that support every aspect of heart health, from prevention and early detection to advanced treatment and rehabilitation for patients in Penang and the northern states of the country. Our holistic approach emphasises not only the physical aspects of care but also the emotional and mental well-being of our patients,” Kelen Leong Choy Fun, Chief Executive Officer of Northern Heart Hospital.

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1 Premature deaths are lives that are lost between the ages of 30 and 69.


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