1 in every 5 deaths in Malaysia are due to a heart attack!
According to the Ministry of Health Malaysia, heart disease remains the number one killer of Malaysians over the past 30 years. In 2015, a total of 17,771 Malaysians had a heart attack. In 2016, heart disease caused a total of 22.62% deaths. In 2017, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that heart attacks caused 30,598 or 22.13% of all deaths in Malaysia.
How Do I Know If I Have A Heart Attack?
- Severe pain or discomfort in the chest
- Pain or numbness spreading to the left arm and jaw
- Shortness of breath
- Lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting
- Cold sweats
Heart Attack Centres
Our specialized heart attack centres are fully equipped with advanced cardiac facilities and a team of expert cardiologists. If you’re experiencing a heart emergency, visit a heart attack centre for immediate access to life-saving treatments like primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for the best possible care and outcomes.
What Are The Common Risk Factors For A Heart Attack?
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Male gender
Age
High cholesterol
Family history
Sedentary lifestyle
About 50% of patients with heart attacks have 3 or more risk factors!
Age matters! Malaysians develop heart attacks at a much younger age. 50% of patients develop a heart attack in the prime of their life between 40 - 60 years!
How Common Are These Risk Factors Among Malaysians?
4 out of 5 Malaysians are overweight 13.8 million adults are overweight or obese
3 out of 5 Malaysians have high blood pressure 6.4 million adults have high blood pressure
2 out of 5 Malaysians have Diabetes 3.8 million adults are diabetic
3 out of 5 Malaysians have high cholesterol 10.3 million adults have high cholesterol
2 out of 5 Malaysians smoke 4.8 million men smoke cigarettes
Vision
A future where all Malaysian have access to Primary Angioplasty.
Mission
Making the latest heart attack treatment accessible for all.
