Sunway Medical Centre Velocity Sets National Record For Largest ECG Screening Event
With participants receiving complimentary ECG assessments and consultations supported by SMCV's team of Consultant Cardiologists and Internal Medicine Physicians, the event brought the first line of assessment for heart care directly to the community in an open and accessible way - Credit: SMCV
This recognition reflects Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV)'s ongoing commitment to reshaping public health access and a part of SMCV's broader response to Malaysia's rising cardiovascular health crisis, with ischaemic heart disease as the leading cause of death among Malaysians aged 41 to 59 - Credit: SMCV
Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV) has been officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the Most Participants in an ECG Screening event in Malaysia, with 827 individuals screened within 24 hours in the span of three days during its 'Pulse of Life: The Ultimate Heart Health Experience' CSR initiative event - Credit: SMCV
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV) has been officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the Most Participants in an ECG Screening event in Malaysia, with 827 individuals screened over a three-day period during its 'Pulse of Life: The Ultimate Heart Health Experience' CSR initiative.
This event and recognition reinforce SMCV's position as a leading tertiary care hospital in cardiac care, with heart health being one of its core specialties and key areas of focus in delivering comprehensive medical services to the community.
SMCV also spearheaded a national first by bringing ECG screening into the public space, transforming Sunway Velocity Mall's Main Atrium into a heart health hub from April 25 to 27.
The event drew an overwhelming response, welcoming not just Malaysians but also expatriates and international patients seeking care or visiting Kuala Lumpur.
This dual milestone reflects SMCV's ongoing commitment to reshaping public health access through impactful community-driven initiatives centred on early detection and prevention.
The initiative was also part of SMCV's broader response to Malaysia's rising cardiovascular health crisis, with ischaemic heart disease as the leading cause of death among Malaysians aged 41 to 59.
SMCV Chief Executive Officer Susan Cheow said SMCV is honoured to be recognised by the MBOR for this milestone, but what truly inspires them is seeing how the community has embraced the opportunity to take a proactive role in managing their heart health.
'Our mission goes beyond the hospital walls. We want to meet people where they are and make preventive care both accessible and meaningful.
'Seeing many participate in this record-setting screening, alongside engaging initiatives and medical consultations, is a powerful testament that the public is ready to take charge of their heart health,' she said, adding that SMCV remain committed to creating more touchpoints like this to raise awareness and support better long-term health outcomes for the public.
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