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27/12/2025

Nothing more delicious than a hot bowl of salmon udon for breakfast on a freezing morning in Edinburgh (2°C)…..

23/12/2025

Christmas greetings from Edinburgh! Freezing, but no snow yet….catching up with Rachel over the Christmas holidays

21/12/2025

What a week it has been! Busy clearing all my cases before breaking off for the year end holidays. Amongst my last cases of the year, Mr Abu is a 72 yr old gentleman who presented with heart failure and was subsequently found to have a very tight narrowing of his aortic valve (aortic stenosis). He has thickened and calcified aortic valve leaflets which restricted blood flow from being pumped out of the heart. Traditionally he would require an aortic valve replacement surgery to replace his damaged valve with an artificial one - this is major surgery, and would be risky in Mr Abu’s case given that he also has poor lung function (COPD) and obesity.

Hence we opted to carry out a TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation) instead - which is to replace the valve through a minimally invasive approach via a puncture in the groin (very much like doing an angioplasty), avoiding the risks of major surgery for this gentleman. The procedure took a couple of hrs, recovery was quick, and the patient was happily discharged home well after 48hrs.

It’s always gratifying and a real joy to see patients doing well. On a high note, my 2025 has come to an end as I head off for my Christmas and New Year break. Happy Holidays everyone and see you all again in 2026!

17/12/2025

This pleasant 65yr old gentleman came to see me a few days ago, he was advised to undergo bypass surgery at another medical centre, but he was not keen. He has severe diffuse and calcified 3 vessel coronary artery disease involving the origin of the Left Main Stem… in fact the left main and the entire LAD appeared as a tiny stringy vessel as a result of the severe narrowing >80-90% (see pics below). A truly challenging case for angioplasty not only because the disease was long and calcified, but the vessels appeared tiny on angiography and one of the main challenges was to know what the actual vessels size were, and how big can we expand the balloon safely without risking tearing the vessels.

Fortunately with the advent of the the latest imaging tools such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), we were able to size the vessel appropriately, which then allowed us to enlarge the vessels using a combination of atherectomy (drilling) and cutting balloons, before implanting the appropriate sized stents (which were much bigger than what the original angiogram would suggest - see pics).

The case highlights the importance of using the latest imaging techniques (IVUS imaging in this case) to achieve the best possible angioplasty results. Relying solely on the angiogram without IVUS guidance would make it impossible to size the stents correctly, which may potentially lead to suboptimal results. The case is another example of how by embracing the latest technology that we have available these days, most complex blockages can be opened up without the need for major bypass surgery.

30/11/2025

Back in KL! Ate quite a bit in India couldn’t resist the delicious curries…. nothing like an evening jog to burn off the calories and shake off the jet lag!

28/11/2025

My first trip to India, or more specifically to the Merrill Academy in Vapi. Many thanks to the Merrill group for hosting this event and inviting me to visit their manufacturing plant and to participate in their first ever PCR Global Interventional Academy TAVI meeting, a gathering of over 110 experts with an interest in TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation) from 39 countries! It’s a 2 day event, enjoyed the fellowship and experience sharing with colleagues from around the globe - think we learnt a lot from each other! Was also thoroughly impressed with the Merrill plant, just to see how their heart valves are manufactured and hand stitched together!

21/10/2025

Food Glorious Food… it’s all about the food in Penang! A hot day strolling around Georgetown, sampling the famous Char Koay Teow along Siam Street, the Penang Teochew Cendol, and the Penang Road Famous Laksa…..( note to self - need to hit the gym when I return to KL)

20/10/2025

Happy Deepavali to all my Hindu friends!

May the festival of lights illuminate your life with love, peace, happiness and prosperity. As for me the long holiday weekend was a great opportunity to get out of KL for a short break with the family in Penang!

05/10/2025

Sunday brunch with my dad, celebrating his 85th birthday. Many thanks for your love and support over the years. Happy Birthday Daddy!

28/09/2025

This is a coronary angiogram of a 30yr old Chinese gentleman who came to see me last week as he recently developed chest tightness whilst training for a marathon. It demonstrated severe blockages in all 3 of his major coronary arteries (LAD 90%, Circumflex 80-90%, and Right Coronary 90%). The results of the angiogram came as a shock to the patient (and his family) as he was young and had always thought of himself to be a fit athlete, he had trained and participated in many marathons before without any issues! He was fortunate to have seeked medical attention early - Had he ignored or delayed treatment, he would likely have collapsed whilst running….

Immediate coronary angioplasty and stenting to all the 3 major arteries were carried out (see pics) and the patient was discharged home well the following day. He was relieved to hear that he can resume his regular exercises after a week (but I have advised him to refrain from strenuous activities such as marathons and competitive sports in future).

The case serves as a reminder that heart disease can affect anyone no matter how young or fit you may think you are! A mistake many young athletes make - they often think they are “immune” to heart disease because they exercise regularly and have no symptoms - but many of the risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure, cholesterol and high sugar levels are “silent killers”! Unless you come for a health check up, you may not realize you have these medical conditions till it’s too late…..

22/09/2025

Cold showers can be refreshing, but some people believe hot showers are healthier. Which is true? Hot vs cold shower - which is best for the heart?

15/09/2025

Many women with heart disease are worried about taking HRT treatment. Here’s how you can take HRT safely...

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8, Jalan Bukit Pantai, Taman Bukit Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Kuala Lumpur
59100

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+60192028933

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http://dryeekokmeng.com/

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