Three USU Medical Faculty Doctors Participate in Clinical Education at NHCS

 

USU PUBLIC RELATIONS: The Department of Heart and Blood Vessel Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FK USU) sent representatives to conduct clinical observation programs at the National Heart Center Singapore (NHCS). This activity was held for 2 weeks from January 8 to 19, 2024).

 

The clinical observation collaboration attended by 3 representatives from the Department of Heart and Blood Vessel Diseases, FK USU is a form of collaboration in the field of medical education. NHCS has hosted a series of exciting Clinical Observership programs, providing valuable opportunities for medical professionals worldwide to expand their knowledge in the field of heart disease.

 

As one of Asia's largest heart health centers, NHCS has state-of-the-art facilities and an experienced medical team that focuses on diagnosing and treating heart disease. Clinical Observership at NHCS is about improving clinical knowledge and understanding a holistic approach to patients with cardiovascular disease.

 

Three doctors departed for Singapore for Clinical Observership in different divisions. dr Yuke Sarastri, M.Ked (Cardio), SpJP, part of the Heart Failure division, partners with Dr Ng Choon Ta. Meanwhile, dr Abdul Halim Raynaldo, M.Ked (Cardio), SpJP(K), joins the Cardiac Rehabilitation division led by A/Prof Tan Swee Yaw. Lastly, dr Tengku Winda Ardini, M.Ked (Cardio), SpJP(K), underwent her clinical experience in the Echocardiography division led by Dr Jeffrey Lau.

 

dr Yuke Sarastri, M.Ked (Cardio), SpJP, shared her experience during her Clinical Observership at NHCS. “I have been involved in rounds with the heart failure staff team and observed the outpatient clinic. I was very fortunate to be able to follow medical procedures such as Right Heart Catheterization and Endomyocardial Biopsy and also to be able to see the implantation of the Right Ventricular Assist Device in advanced heart failure patients who have received the Left Ventricular Assist Device, where such cases are rare, so I feel very fortunate to have had it. This experience broadens my knowledge in the field of cardiology.”

 

On the other hand, dr Abdul Halim Raynaldo, M.Ked (Cardio), SpJP (K), has been involved in managing cardiac rehabilitation patients under the guidance of A/Prof Tan Swee Yaw. The cardiac rehabilitation program at NHCS has provided a deeper understanding of the importance of physical exercise for patients with heart disease.

 

Meanwhile, dr Abdul Halim Raynaldo, M.Ked (Cardio), SpJP (K) added that Cardiac Rehabilitation activities begin every morning at 8 am by supervising exercises on patients with heart disease, consisting of post-heart surgery, patients after coronary intervention, and post-LVAD installation. "The Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET) examination provides great benefits for us, because this action has not been routinely carried out before," he added.

 

In another section, dr Tengku Winda Ardini, M.Ked (Cardio), SpJP (K), has observed advanced echocardiography procedures in the division led by Dr Jeffrey Lau. Observing actions such as Contrast Echo and Bicycle Stress Echo provides valuable insight into the application of technology in the evaluation of heart disease.

 

Dr. Tengku Winda Ardini, M.Ked (Cardio), SpJP (K), describes her experience in the Echocardiography division. "Activities in the Echocardiography division consist of observing follow-up actions such as Contrast Echo, Bicycle Stress Echo, 4D Transesophageal Echo, and assistance with Interventional Echocardiography in the Cath Lab and OT. I feel honored to be part of developing best practices in the field of echocardiography," she said.

 

The three doctors have gained valuable clinical experience at NHCS, where their success confirms the role of NHCS as a center of excellence in the care of heart disease, as well as their commitment to supporting the development of professionalism and knowledge in the field of cardiology. This also highlights the important contribution of the Department of Heart and Blood Vessel Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara in sending its delegation to study at NHCS. (RJ/Al Putra)