NHH Dr. Barakath Kareem

24/12/2025

🎄 Season’s Greetings from Northern Heart Hospital Penang ❤️

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas filled with warmth, peace, and good health. Stay safe and take care this festive season.

20/12/2025

18/12/2025

Northern Heart Hospital Penang will be closed on Thursday, 25th December 2025 in celebration of Christmas Day. 🎄✨

If you need urgent medical care, our Accident & Emergency Department remains open 24 hours, ready to assist you at any time.

Accident & Emergency Department
☎️ +604‑217 5555

Wishing a Merry Christmas to those celebrating, and a joyful, restful holiday to all. 💙

04/12/2025

A few snapshots from the in Kota Kinabalu! 📸

It was a truly rewarding weekend filled with learning, sharing and reconnecting with colleagues passionate about echocardiography.

Thank you to the organising team for the warm hospitality and for creating such a valuable hands-on experience. 🙏

04/12/2025

Think heart screening is only for older adults? 💭
Your risk factors matter more than your age. 🫀
Ask your doctor today!

Do you have any other questions about heart health or health-related issues? Leave your query in the comments, and we’ll select the most commonly asked questions for our doctors to answer.

20/11/2025

I will be heading to Kota Kinabalu for the 2025 Sabah Transoesophageal Echocardiography Workshop this month.

This interactive workshop, organized at the Level 5, Cardiology Clinic, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, is a fantastic opportunity for practical, hands-on learning with simulators and live patients.

I'm honored to be sharing insights on the second day (Saturday, 22 November 2025). I will be covering:

• 3D TOE - tips and tricks (13:00-13:40)
• Getting the Best out of 3D TOE: A Button-by-Button Guide (13:40-14:30)

I look forward to meeting fellow cardiologists and imaging experts, sharing knowledge, and maximizing our learning experience in the fascinating field of Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE). 🙏

See you there! 👋

14/11/2025

💙 This World Diabetes Day, we stand together for early detection, better control, and healthier futures.

At Northern Heart Hospital Penang, we’re committed to supporting our community with compassionate care and education every step of the way.

Let’s take charge of our health, together. 💙

03/11/2025

Had a great time at the 16th Asia Pacific Cardiology Update @ USM 2025 in Kota Bharu, Kelantan! 💙

It was inspiring to connect with fellow cardiologists, share my talk on “Assessment of Aortic Valve Severity Prior to TAVI,” and demonstrate TTE (Transthoracic Echocardiogram) during the workshop session. Always a pleasure learning and exchanging ideas with passionate minds in cardiology.

24/10/2025

I’ll be speaking at TNB Healthcare’s “Wellness Wednesday” webinar session this 29th October 2025 (10:30 am – 12:00 pm) on the topic “Heart Attack: What Are the Common Symptoms and Signs.”

I’m glad to see major corporations like TNB taking proactive steps to promote health awareness and employee wellbeing through programmes like this.

Understanding the early warning signs of a heart attack can save lives, and I look forward to sharing practical insights that can help everyone recognise them sooner and act fast. 💓

Thank you to TNB Healthcare for the kind invitation.

23/10/2025

I’m honoured to be one of the speakers at the 16th Asia Pacific Cardiology Update@USM 2025, happening from 24–26 October 2025 in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

With the theme “New Frontiers in Cardiology: Exploring the Unknown,” this conference brings together local experts and innovators who are shaping the future of cardiovascular care.

Looking forward to sharing insights, exchanging ideas, and connecting with fellow cardiologists and healthcare professionals in Malaysia.

19/10/2025

As lights glow and hearts unite, may this Deepavali illuminate your life with joy, peace, and good health. 🌟

Northern Heart Hospital Penang wishes everyone a Happy Deepavali filled with warmth and wellness. 🪔

19/10/2025

Heart valve problems can appear at any stage of life. Some people are born with them, while others develop valve issues later due to aging, infections, or gradual wear and tear.

That’s why regular heart check-ups are so important. Through imaging, we can detect valve changes early, often before any symptoms arise. Early diagnosis means timely care, and better outcomes for the heart. 💓

Contact Northern Heart Hospital Penang to know more about our Heart Valve Clinic.
🌐 https://nhearthospital.com/
🗓 https://bit.ly/NHH_appointment
📞 General Tel: ‪‪‪+604 217 5588‬ | Emergency Tel: ‪‪‪+604 217 5555‬

To know more about Dr. Barakath Badusha Bin Abdul Kareem (Consultant Cardiologist)
🌐 ‪https://nhearthospital.com/your-doctor/dr-barakath-badusha-bin-abdul-kareem/‬