Another Milestone In Heart Surgery In Brunei 

Bandar Seri Begawan - The first Percutaneous Translumina Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) will be performed this morning.

This is yet another first in the medical history of Brunei.

Precutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) is an established, effective therapy used to treat blockages and blood clots in the coronary arteries.

This procedure involves the doctor inserting and advancing a catheter with a deflated balloon at its tip into the narrowed part of an artery. This balloon is then deflated and the catheter removed.

The 61-year-old patient that will undergo this treatment, Awang Haji Mustapha bin Awang Besar of Kampong Perpindahan Lambak Kanan received a visit from the Director of Gleneagles JPMC Sendirian Berhad, Pengiran Dato Haji Kamarulzaman.

Awang Haji Mustapha expressed his gratitude to the government of His Majesty for making it possible to have this treatment here in Brunei.

The cardiologist who will perform the procedure, Dr. Michael Lim, together with his group of doctors and nurses, will introduce new techniques incorporated with the state of the art facilities at the Gleneagles JPMC for the patient's comfort and to lessen any discomfort.

Alongside the first open heart surgery conducted this morning Gleneagles JPMC Sdn Bhd is one step closer to cementing its vision of becoming an internationally recognized medical care provider.  -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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