Marion Caunter, social media personality, independent entrepreneur, and supermom to three beautiful children hosted a panel discussion on the importance of diagnosing and treating varicose veins. Titled ‘Knowing Varicose Veins,’ the panel discussion took place on 19th March at Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur (CVSKL) and is part of a public education campaign by Medtronic to raise awareness of the condition amongst young women in Malaysia.

The campaign aims to empower young women with information to identify early signs of varicose veins so that they can seek professional treatment before it is too late. Varicose veins are often misconstrued to be a condition that occurs with old age and a purely aesthetic one due to the unsightly appearance of the legs. However, when left untreated, varicose veins can cause immobility and affect one’s quality of life. In more severe cases, varicose veins can restrict blood pressure in the veins, thus fighting to circulate blood flow to the heart as well. Due to risk factors such as pregnancy and the presence of oestrogen in their system, the number of women who are diagnosed with varicose veins is two times more than men ¹.

Navigating varicose veins can be life changing for many women who are hustling for their career and family. During the discussion, Marion shared “As a mother and businesswoman, I understand the hustle and how women especially in their 20s and 30s put so much pressure on themselves but it’s important to remember that we need to take good care of our physical and mental health before we can care for those around us.”

Along with ten of her Instagram followers who were young women like herself, Marion sat down with Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon from CVSKL, Dr Tan Kia Lean to highlight the importance of identifying the early signs of varicose veins and preventive measures that women can take to reduce their risk. Dr Tan said “Technology has advanced so much over the last 20 years and we can easily identify the condition and seek appropriate treatment before it affects your quality of life. If you suspect any symptoms, be sure to seek help from a professional who is experienced and can advise you on the necessary steps to take.”

For more information on Varicose Veins Screening, please call or WhatsApp us at +603 2276 7002 or email us at info@cvskl.com.

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Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur (CVSKL) and its’ doctors joined hands with CIMB Foundation to celebrate CVSKLs’ 4th anniversary with a full day of charity cases at no cost to 11 patients.

The CVSKL team, led by Chairman and consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Yahya bin Awang mooted the idea of dedicating their anniversary, which falls on the 28th of November, to treating underprivileged patients for free. To make this possible, all hospital charges and doctors’ fees were waived for the 11 patients who benefitted from CVSKL’s Charity Day. The team of doctors performed 1 CABG (open heart surgery), 4 angioplasties, 4 atrioventricular fistula creation procedures, 1 ablation and 1 pacemaker implant. The estimated cost of these procedures to the patients would have totalled up to RM400,000.

Commenting on the good cause, Tan Sri Dato Dr. Yahya Awang, Chairman, and consultant cardiothoracic surgeon said, “It’s a great way to celebrate CVSKL turning 4. Contributing back to society is always at the heart of what we do as we are not just another private hospital but one with a strong CSR presence. As an essential service provider, we are in a good position to help the needy and the vulnerable especially during this time of Covid-19.” Adding on to his statement, he also thanked CIMB Foundation for agreeing to support this cause by pledging to cover the cost of medical/surgical supplies.

Rafe Haneef, CEO of CIMB Foundation congratulated CVSKL on their milestone and added “On behalf of CIMB Foundation, we’d like to congratulate CVSKL on their 4th anniversary. With Health and Community Wellbeing being one of our impact areas, we are pleased to be able to support this cause on the occasion of CVSKL’s anniversary to provide life-changing cardiac and vascular procedures. This meaningful campaign which benefits the B40 segment of patients resonates strongly with our values as we continue to empower communities and change lives.”

A nurse from the operating theatre shared, “These cases were performed continuously, one after another. It was a tiring day for all of us especially on a weekend where we typically recharge by spending time with our families, but knowing that this is for a good cause makes it worthwhile, especially in conjunction with our anniversary.”

CVSKL extends their deepest gratitude to participating partners: Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Orbusneich, Biosense Webster, BBraun, Alvimedica, Gaia Medicals, Bard, Terumo, Mitsu Scientific, Eternity Healthcare and BKS Medic.

For more information, please call or Whatsapp us at +603 2276 7002 during our normal office hours or email us at info@cvskl.com.