Malaysia-Indonesia-Singapore collaboration
Mid-August was a busy and fulfilling period for me. On 13–14 August 2025, I had the privilege of being invited to Jakarta, Indonesia, to lecture at two veterinary hospitals — MediVet and Pet+Vet. I’ve always placed greater value on practical application rather than textbook-perfect theory. From this clinical perspective, I shared on pathophysiology and pharmacology, systemic hypertension, MMVD, DCM, feline cardiomyopathies, congestive heart […]
Successful PDA Occlusion with Amplatzer Vascular Plug IV in a Small Dog in Malaysia
On 15th June 2025, our team performed a heart procedure that was nothing short of a roller coaster ride and we’re thrilled to share that it ended with success! Our patient was a 2kg, small Pomeranian dog, born with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) – a congenital heart disease. (What is PDA? Click to read more) […]
My pet has heart disease – Isn’t anesthesia too risky?
“My pet has heart disease. Isn’t anesthesia too risky?” That’s a very common and completely valid concern from pet parents. Pets are family, and it’s natural to worry about putting them under anesthesia, especially if they have a heart condition. But does heart disease mean your furry friend can’t have anesthesia? Not necessarily. It depends on the […]
Minimally Invasive Surgery to Treat Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Dogs
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect in which a fetal blood vessel, the ductus arteriosus, fails to close after birth. This results in abnormal blood flow between the aorta and pulmonary artery, increasing the heart’s workload and potentially leading to heart failure. If left untreated, dogs with hemodynamically severe PDA usually do not […]
Ventricular Septal Defect in Cats
Some kittens are born with a hole in their heart, known as a ventricular septal defect (VSD). This causes the lungs to receive excess blood from the left side of the heart, which would normally be distributed throughout the body. If the hole is large, it causes severe left heart dilation and heart failure. […]
The Use of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Two Poodle Dogs with Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease
Our team recently published an article titled “The Use of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (AD-MSCs) in Two Poodle Dogs with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Secondary to Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD)” in Jurnal Veterinar Malaysia. This is the first reported case in veterinary literature that explores the therapeutic potential of stem cells for treating PH due […]
Malaysia’s First Successful V-Clamp Surgery In a Dog
On 8th December 2024, our team performed Malaysia’s first successful V-clamp surgery on a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The dog, named Oscar, had been diagnosed with advanced-stage B2 myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in June 2024. Since his diagnosis, he had been taking pimobendan, benazepril, and spironolactone to manage the disease. Understanding the severity of […]
Trans-Esophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a type of heart ultrasound that gives veterinarians or cardiologists a very detailed view of a pet’s heart. Unlike regular heart ultrasounds, where the probe is placed on the chest, TEE involves inserting a small probe into the pet’s esophagus (the tube connecting the throat and stomach). This enables the examiners […]
Thank You
31st August 2024 marks five years since I returned to Malaysia in 2019 after completing my PhD studies, and one year since establishing my main practice in Kota Damansara. As I reflect on this journey, my heart is filled with deep gratitude for the incredible people who have stood by me, offering their unwavering support […]
DCM and Elvis
Elvis is a 5-year-old Doberman. When he was first presented, he had been treated with pimobendan for presumed dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) by a preceding veterinarian. What is DCM? Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a type of heart muscle disease common in large breed dogs. In DCM, the heart muscle weakens and becomes dilated, resulting in reduced […]
