Twenty-five per cent of deaths in Brunei Darussalam are due to cardiovascular disease, said Gleneagles JPMC Deputy Director of Cardiac Surgery and Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon Pengiran Dr Nadzir bin Pengiran Mohd Juanda.
He said this delivering a keynote address during ‘The Secrets to a Healthy HEART’ forum at the Design and Technology Building Hall in Kampong Anggerek Desa on Thursday.
He added that Gleneagles JPMC is the only advanced cardiac centre here, incorporated on July 15, 2002 with the first procedure done in 2003.
Last year, the centre recorded 1,214 hospital admissions, 1,187 angiography procedures, 621 angioplasty procedures and 187 surgical procedures.
He also touched on the several diseases related to the heart and the causes as well as the signs and symptoms and preventive measures, followed by a question-and-answer session.
Meanwhile, Gleneagles JPMC Senior Dietitian Nor Arfah binti Haji Mohd Taib highlighted the vital role of the heart in the body and shared practical tips for maintaining a healthy diet.
Organised by Boeffi, the event aimed to raise awareness on the critical importance of heart health and overall well-being.
The forum, moderated by Jenny Malai Ali, invited health professionals, wellness enthusiasts and the community with panellists Eazy Anuar, Alim Roslan, Daus Khan and Hadirah Latif.
Eazy, a professional MMA fighter and Brunei’s first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, shared insights on the importance of discipline and how embracing new routines fuelled his success in combat sports.
As a NASM-certified personal trainer and specialist, Alim discussed practical ways to reframe fitness routines, focusing on gradual and effective changes. Olympian runner Daus highlighted the role of consistency and how incremental improvements in training and lifestyle can lead to peak performance and overall well-being.
Meanwhile, Hadirah, as a National Senior and Youth Weightlifting Champion, delved into the journey of building strength through deliberate changes, illustrating how even minor adjustments in routines can lead to significant results over time. – Lyna Mohamad
