KUALA LUMPUR: The Cardiology Department at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah (HSIS) in Serdang set a new record by treating 76 patients in a single day, including 48 stent procedures, during a 17-hour intensive operation. HSIS Cardiology Department head, Datuk Dr Asri Ranga Abdullah Ramaiah, said the hospital usually manages between 50 to 70 cardiology cases daily, making the 76-patient figure one of the highest ever recorded. "Thankfully, no patients lost their lives, although a few emergency heart attack cases came close, including one patient who required CPR prior to stenting, but all patients survived,” he told Bernama. Out of the 76 patients treated, 26 were emergency cases referred from seven hospitals, including Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Hospital Kuala Pilah, Hospital Seremban, and Hospital CyberjayaIn 2025, HSIS Cardiology Department performed a total of 9,483 coronary angiograms and a record 6,486 PCIs or stent procedures. The hospital is also expanding its workforce, with nearly 30 cardiology trainees and 15 specialists currently on staff.

Source: The Star January 10, 2026 13:38 UTC