Heart Centre: Comprehensive Cardiac Care by the Best Heart Specialists in Penang
Have you or your loved ones experienced severe chest pains, shortness of breath and sudden weakness? If you do, we advise you to immediately consult a heart specialist at Gleneagles Hospital Penang.
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world. It needs early detection and urgent treatment.
As a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of heart related illnesses, Gleneagles Hospital Penang’s Cardiology Department, including the best heart specialists, offers cardiac care from the early stages of detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Equipped with modern medical technology, our UK trained cardiac specialists can handle adults, children, and even babies with heart ailments.
What is Cardiology?
Cardiology is a medical discipline dealing with disorders of the heart and circulatory system. The field includes the medical diagnosis and treatment of heart defects, heart failure, blockages of the arteries, irregularities in heart rhythms, diseases of the blood vessels and other related illnesses. Cardiology also includes assessing the health of a patient’s cardiovascular system and the health of their heart.
Our Approach to Cardiology - How Our Heart Specialists Diagnose and Treat Heart Conditions
We are experienced in treating a wide range of cardiovascular diseases and have comprehensive modalities to treat you or your loved one’s heart and vascular conditions. Our team of expert cardiac specialists is familiar with managing the healthcare needs of patients of all ages, and will help to put your mind at ease.
Our highly trained heart specialists are knowledgeable and proficient in a wide range of medical procedures. They possess advanced medical degrees and qualifications from London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Singapore, Australia, and other leading capitals.
We are committed to helping you recover as fully as you can from your cardiovascular illnesses. This includes delivering post-treatment advice on necessary lifestyle changes such as stress management, diet and exercise.
Cardiac Diagnosis & Therapies
Our heart specialists in Penang offer comprehensive services in diagnosing various cardiovascular conditions. These cardiac tests range from non-invasive techniques to invasive procedures.
Non-invasive cardiac tests
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Exercise Stress Test
- Two-dimensional Colour Doppler Echocardiography
- Exercise Stress Echocardiography
- Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography
- Transoesophageal Echocardiography
- 24-hour Holter Monitoring
- 24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
Invasive cardiac tests and therapies
- Diagnostic Coronary Angiography (Right & Left Heart Cardiac Catheterisation)
- Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Intervention
- Balloon Angioplasty
- Coronary Stenting
- Coronary Rotational Atherectomy (ROTA)
- Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
- Intravascular Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Temporary and Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
- Implantation of Intra Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT)
- Electrophysiological Studies
- Cardiac Radiofrequency Ablation
- Endovascular Reconstruction of Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection
- Thoracic Aneurysm and Dissection (TEVAR)
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection (EVAR)
- Transcatheter Valve Therapies
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Mitral Clip
- Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement
- Various valvular and complex structural intervention
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Interventional Procedures
- ASD closure
- PDA closure
- PFO closure in cryptogenic stroke
- Percutaneous Mitral, Aortic and Pulmonary Valvuloplasty
- Device Occlusion of Patent Ductus Arteriosus & Atrial Septal Defects
- Percutaneous Transluminal Septal Myocardial Ablation (PTSMA)
- Renal Denervation for Resistant Hypertension
- Peripheral Angioplasty and Stenting
- Carotid Stenting
- Renal Stenting
- Subclavian Stenting
- Iliac, Femoral and Superficial Femoral Artery (SFA) Stenting, and below knee angioplasty
- Ateriovenous Fistula Angioplasty and Stenting
Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgery by Top Heart Surgeons in Penang
We have a team of experienced heart surgeons and dedicated professionals to provide world-class care in all aspects of heart and chest surgery for adults and children. We offer the cardiothoracic surgical services below:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
- Valve Surgery
- Surgery on the aorta
- Surgery for congenital heart disease
- Surgery on the lung
- Surgery on the mediastinum
Beyond the above, we are one of the best hospitals in Penang, and one of very few centres in Malaysia, that can provide highly complex treatments like endovascular reconstruction.
Paediatric Cardiology Services - Specialised Heart Care for Children
Gleneagles Hospital Penang is a regional referral centre for cardiology services for children. We offer surgical treatment for children with congenital heart diseases such as:
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
- Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)
Gleneagles Hospital Penang has one of the largest paediatric cardiac surgery practices in the Northern region of Malaysia.
Book an Appointment with the Best Heart Specialists in Penang Today!
If you or your loved one is experiencing heart-related symptoms, don’t wait. Reach out to our cardiac specialists at the Heart Centre in Gleneagles Hospital Penang today. Whether it's a routine check-up, diagnosis, or complex treatment, we provide comprehensive cardiac care tailored to your needs. Book an appointment with our expert team and take the first step toward a healthier heart and a better future.
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