IJN - National Heart Institute

Evolving from being a household name in the country to international recognition

IJN was part of the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital until September 1992, when we were corporatised and established as a separate and specialist entity committed to delivering the most advanced standards in cardiovascular and thoracic medicine for adult and paediatric heart patients.  IJN has since gained wider recognition as the leading cardiovascular and thoracic health center in the region as the rising number of referrals for complicated and demanding cases.  Today we are an integrated one-stop center offering comprehensive cardiac services under one roof.

15 Years of Giving Hope

We offer a wide variety of treatment options for heart conditions ranging from the simplest hole in the heart requiring simple surgery to the most complex heart failure needing transplantation.  With the expertise and experience of our consultants coupled with the support of a specially-trained staff that is sensitive and compassionate in manner, you can be confident you will receive the very best care available.

Delivering Best Care

Competent medical teams are the chief asset of specialist hospitals.  With staff strength of over 1,000 and 85 qualified cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, paediatric cardiologists and anaesthetist, IJN is ready to provide the medical expertise you need along with kindness and care at anytime or on any day.

Meeting International Standards

Our accreditation and certifications include:

• ISO 9000:2001 certified
• Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) accreditation (which is based on Australian standards)
• We are now preparing for JCI accreditation targeted to be obtained by middle 2008.

Our Facilities

IJN offers you the most advanced and comprehensive clinical treatment facilities for a wide range of heart and lung conditions; and while you are here, you will be cared for in rooms outfitted to soothing levels of comfort.  These facilities include:

• Eight general wards for cardiology and cardiothoracic cases with a selection of suites from the single to the six-bedded that are equipped with television, telephone, en-suite bathrooms and nurse call system.  Each ward is equipped with an isolation room for cases that need special attention
• An 18-bed intensive care unit (ICU) for patients who requires intensive care post-surgery
• A 12-bed Coronary Care Unit (CCU) for patients needing intensive care
• A 10-bed Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and 5-bed Medical Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (MICU for paediatric patients especially neonates needing intensive care
• 24-hour Emergency Department with a six-bed observation unit for unstable angina, myocardial infarction and chest pain cases
• Five operating theatres
• Four Invasive Cardiovascular laboratories
• An 11-bed fully monitored Day-care ward for patients undergoing invasive cardiology procedures where patients need only stay for a few hours before being allowed to return home

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We offer a wide variety of treatment options for heart conditions ranging from the simplest hole in the heart requiring simple surgery to the most complex heart failure needing transplantation. With the expertise and experience of our consultants coupled with the support of a specially-trained staff that is sensitive and compassionate in manner, you can be confident you will receive the very best care available.

In delivering the best care, we have a team of consultant physicians that has always been innovative in introducing the latest and most effective techniques in the treatment of heart patients for both interventional cardiology procedures as well as heart surgeries.  Our vast array of treatments include angiogram and angioplasty procedures via radial artery, implantation of AICDs, minimally invasive surgeries, stent implantations, endoscopic vein harvesting, off-pump surgery, bypass surgery on ‘awake’ patients and implantation of mechanical heart assist device which are now already available at IJN.

Our care and treatment encompass complete cardiac rehabilitation programmes which include physical and emotional support and diet counseling.

IJN offers our patients the most advanced comprehensive clinical treatment facilities for a wide range of heart and lung conditions; patients will be cared for in rooms outfitted to soothing levels of comfort.  These facilities include:

• Eight general wards for cardiology and cardiothoracic cases with a selection of suites from the single to the six-bedded that are equipped with television, telephone, en-suite bathrooms and nurse call-system. Each ward is equipped with an isolation  room for cases that needed special attention
• An 18-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for patients who require intensive care post-surgery
• A 12-bed Coronary Care Unit (CCU) for patients needing intensive care
• A 10-bed Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for paediatric patients, especially neonates needing intensive care
• 24-hour Emergency Department with a six-bed Observation Unit for unstable angina, myocardial infarction and chest pain cases
• Five Operating Theatres
• Four Invasive Cardiovascular Laboratories
• An 11-bed fully monitored Day-care Ward for patients undergoing invasive cardiology procedures where patients need only stay for a few hours before being allowed to return home

Under our ongoing development programme, we are reinvesting our resources and funds to upgrade our services and facilities to further improve the quality care.

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Outpatient Treatments

Outpatient treatments covers referrals as well as new and follow-up cases for cardiology and cardiothoracic patients

Inpatient Treatments

Inpatient treatments ministers to patients with unstable angina, myocardial infarction, heart failure and interventional cardiology procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, heart surgeries for open heart, closed-heart and thoracic and heart transplantations.

Allied Health Services

Allied health services cover cardiac rehabilitation, diet counseling and cardiopulmonary resuscitation programmes.

Executive Screening Programes

As part of our heart disease prevention agenda, IJN’s Executive Screening Programmes offer a complete and comprehensive medical examination with emphasis on the heart.

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Competent medical teams are the chief asset of specialist hospitals. With staff strength of over 1000 and 85 qualified cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, paediatric cardiologists and anaesthetist, IJN is ready to provide the medical expertise you need along with kindness and care at anytime or on any day.

Our medical teams are:

• Qualified, having been trained in renowned medical centers around the world
• Recognised and are invited to world congresses, scientific meetings and conferences as presenters, facilitators, moderators or participants.
• Experienced with cumulated wealth of experience of more that 25 years
• Proactive, initiating symposia and scientific meetings at local and international levels to share their experience and expertise
• Innovative, leading the way in research and clinical trials

Our accreditation profile:

• ISO 9000:2001 certified
• Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) accreditation (which is based on Australian standards)
• We are now preparing for JCI accreditation targeted to be obtained by middle 2008.

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IJN is located right at the heart of Kuala Lumpur (KL) city and have accessible less than 15 minutes to major shopping area and tourist attraction centre in KL such as:

1. Petronas Twin Towers, one of the world’s tallest buildings and second and third tallest singular towers with a height of 1453 feet. The towers are located adjacent to the busiest shopping malls in Malaysia the Suria KLCC. It is a premier shopping centre in Kuala Lumpur, spacious and elegantly decorated. Louis Vuitton, Marks and Spencer, Burberry, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Hush Puppies are some of the high end retailers seen here. Tiffany & Co, the world class jewelry retailer is favourite with tourists.
2. Bintang Walk - for both shopaholics and coffee-sipping night owls, Bukit Bintang is one of the hippest streets in the city. It's a perfect place for people-watching over a latte between bouts of bargain. Shopping destination at this area inclusive of Starhill shopping complex for branded goods and exclusive boutiques, Sg. Wang Plaza for cheap and bargained items, Low Yat Plaza for electronic goods and IT equipments, Lot 10, etc).
3. The Mid Valley Megamall which is currently Southeast Asia’s largest shopping mall is located in Kuala Lumpur.
4. Petaling Street - This place is famous for bargain shopping. Beware of branded goods that are not genuine. Petaling street is other wise known as Malaysia’s China town.
5. Central Market, the award-winning Art Deco building which is now a lively market for Malaysian arts and handicrafts.
6. Taman Tasik Perdana, also known as the Lake Gardens, is the oldest park in Kuala Lumpur. Created from former mining land, the main attraction at Taman Tasik Perdana is the artificial lake surrounded by 92 hectares of lush, undulating greenery. The park also has jogging tracks and exercise stations, as well as children's playground. Other attractions include Bird Park, Butterfly Park, Deer Park and an Orchid Garden.
7. Titiwangsa Recreational Park is situated within 15 minutes walk from IJN. This placid lake provides a good spot to reflect and find some solitude in the otherwise urban environment of Kuala Lumpur. There are facilities for jogging, workout stations and a restaurant. Also available are facilities for canoeing and aqua biking.
8. National Theatre which is located across the road in front of IJN is one of the most sophisticated theatres in the world and hosts contemporary and traditional performances.
9. Kuala Lumpur Tower is the world’s fifth tallest telecommunications tower. It is located on the Bukit Nanas hill beside the convent Bukit Nanas.

Other than public buses and taxis, IJN also has easy access to major train/LRT stations:

• PUTRA LRT (Ampang Park station) – 3 minutes  drive / 20 minutes walk
• STAR LRT (Titiwangsa station) – 3 minutes drive / 20 minutes walk
• MONORAIL (Titiwangsa station) – 3 minutes drive / 20 minutes walk

Many hotels are located nearby IJN (from 5 star hotels to budget hotels) such as The Legend Hotel, Shang-ri La Hotel, The Westins, Mandarin Oriental and many more.

Please check further information on tourist attractions and list of hotels in Kuala Lumpur at www.tourism.gov.my

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