Malaysia Grapples with Escalating Heart Failure Crisis: In Leads the Charge for Urgent Reform

KUALA LUMPUR, 14 FEBRUARY 2025 – Malaysia is facing an escalating heart failure crisis, placing immense pressure on the healthcare system and costing the nation over RM766.3 million annually. Beyond the financial burden, the condition continues to claim lives prematurely, disrupt families, and diminish the quality of life for thousands of Malaysians.

 

Recognizing the urgency of this issue, Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) today launched the second edition of the IN Heart Failure Conference 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The event, officiated by IN’s senior leadership, has brought together over 500 of the world’s leading cardiologists, researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to discuss strategies to revolutionize heart failure management in Malaysia.

 

“This conference is not merely a gathering of experts- -it is a rallying call for action,” said Dato’ Sri Dr. Mohamed Ezani Md Taib, Chief Executive Officer of IJN. “At IN, we believe that innovation and excellence in cardiac care must go hand in hand with accessibility and equity.

 

The discussions and collaborations that take place here will serve as a catalyst for real change in how heart failure is diagnosed, treated, and managed.”

 

Echoing this commitment, Dato’ Dr. Azmee Mod Ghazi, Head of Cardiology and Organizing Chairman, emphasized the importance of international collaboration in addressing heart failure’s growing burden. “This is more than a scientific discussion it is a movement to reshape the future of heart failure care. By uniting expertise from across the world, we can implement bold strategies to redefine treatment approaches and improve patient outcomes.”

 

Themed “Advancing Global Collaboration in Heart Failure Management,” the three-day conference features a robust lineup of keynote addresses, expert panel discussions, and interactive workshops. Discussions will center on groundbreaking medical technologies, patient-centered care models, and innovative preventive strategies aimed at curbing the increasing incidence of heart failure.

 

With heart disease continuing to be the leading cause of mortality in Malaysia, IN remains steadfast in its mission to enhance patient care and drive forward solutions that will transform the country’s cardiovascular healthcare landscape.

 

For more information about the conference and its programs, visit https://www.iinhfconference.com.my

 

ABOUT INSTITUT JANTUNG NEGARA

Institut Jantung Negara (IN) has been Malaysia’s leading heart specialist center since 1992, providing advanced care for a full range of heart, lung, and vascular diseases in both adults and children. As the nation’s premier tertiary referral center, IN manages complex cases with unmatched expertise, performing over 4,400 cardiothoracic surgeries and 17,000 cardiac catheterization procedures annually. It is also a lifeline for children, conducting over 1, 100 pediatric heart surgeries and serving more than 10,000 pediatric patients each year.

 

Renowned for innovation, IN introduced groundbreaking treatments like the TricValve® Transcatheter Bicaval Valve system and has completed over 100 TEER procedures for valve regurgitation. Its dedication to excellence has positioned Malaysia as a global leader in cardiovascular care.

 

Recognised as a finalist in the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council’s Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital Programme, IN attracts international patients seeking world-class treatments. Beyond clinical care, IN contributes to medical research, outreach, and education, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of Malaysia’s healthcare system.

 

With a legacy of innovation, expertise, and compassion, IN continues to provide life-changing care, ensuring better health outcomes for patients of all ages.

 

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