Dr Lim Wei Juan

Many patients who undergo a coronary angiogram are shocked when they hear the term Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO). A CTO means that one of the heart arteries is completely blocked, often for several months or even years. Traditionally, patients with a totally blocked artery were often advised to undergo Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) — […]

We’re excited to welcome Dr Lim Wei Juan, a highly qualified and passionate cardiologist, to the team at KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital in Johor Bahru! 🎉 As the hospital expands its Heart & Lung Excellence Centre — a dedicated hub for advanced cardiac and respiratory care — Dr. Lim’s arrival marks an important step in […]

IJN Farewell In the blink of an eye, five meaningful years have passed since I began my journey in Kuala Lumpur. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the pharmaceutical and medical device partners who have supported me throughout my time at IJN. Your trust, collaboration, and friendship have meant more than […]

Johor Specialist Hospital (JSH), the very first hospital established under the KPJ Healthcare group, has reached another major milestone with the official launch of its Heart & Lung Excellence Centre on 1st December. This pioneering initiative makes JSH the first KPJ hospital to offer a dedicated centre focused on comprehensive cardiovascular and respiratory care. A […]

A Premier Primary Care Cardiovascular Forum PULSE 2025, hosted by Viatris, returned in full force at Sheraton Petaling Jaya with a timely theme—“Primary Care Updates for Lifelong Cardiovascular Excellence”. This impactful medical education symposium brought together top cardiologists, endocrinologists, nephrologists, and primary care professionals from across the region to address evolving strategies in cardiovascular prevention […]

The Basic TAVI Workshop held at Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, was a landmark educational event that brought together emerging cardiovascular specialists across ASEAN to deepen their understanding and technical proficiency in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). The workshop was expertly chaired by Dr. Nattawut, a renowned Thai interventional cardiologist and educator in structural heart interventions. […]

The ASEAN Federation of Cardiology Congress AFCC 2025 held in Penang, Malaysia was nothing short of extraordinary — a beautiful blend of cutting-edge cardiovascular science, warm friendships, and irresistible local cuisine. (AFCC 2025) With Dato Dr Amin Ariff, Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Datuk Dr Shaiful Azmi Yahaya, CCO IJN, Dr David Yong Consultant Cardiologist from Gleneagles […]

On a recent weekend in Kuala Lumpur, Boston Scientific successfully organized IVUS-Guided PCI workshop. The event took place at the prestigious EQ Hotel and gathered esteemed interventional cardiologists to share expertise, review case studies, and promote the adoption of imaging-guided PCI techniques in clinical practice. The IVUS-Guided PCI Workshop was chaired by two of Malaysia’s […]

On 20 April 2025, the Institut Jantung Negara (IJN), in collaboration with the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) Wilayah Persekutuan Branch, hosted the much-anticipated IJN GP CV Symposium for Primary Care Physicians at the stylish Element by Westin, Kuala Lumpur. Focused on “Updates in Management of Cardiovascular Risk Factors”, the half-day symposium drew strong attendance from […]

The Hong Kong Observership Program at Tuen Mun Hospital offers a unique opportunity for medical professionals to expand their knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and explore the diverse healthcare landscape of Hong Kong. Located in the heart of one of Asia’s most vibrant cities, Tuen Mun Hospital provides a world-class learning environment, offering specialized insights across […]

The HKStent Conference has established itself as a premier cardiology event, bringing together interventional cardiologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals to discuss the latest advancements in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A key highlight of the HKStent conference is the in-depth discussion on PCI complications, a critical area that impacts patient outcomes and clinical decision-making. Glad to […]

This past Saturday, the Abbott Optical Coherence Tomography OCT Workshop took place, offering a unique and enriching learning experience for cardiovascular professionals. Chaired by Dato’ Sri Dr. Azhari Rosman and presented by Dr. David Yong and Dr. Lim Wei Juan, the OCT workshop provided an in-depth look into the application of OCT in coronary artery […]

Had a golden opportunity to visit Tokyo, Japan for a 2 days observership program at Okamura Memorial Hospital! Thanks to Datuk Dr Shaiful, Dato Sri Dr Azahri Rosman, Datuk Dr Kumara, Dr Hafidz from IJN! This is my 1st time visiting Japan! Took bullet train to Shimizu, checked in to Fujisan Mishima Tokyu Hotel with […]

Malaysia yearly biggest interventional cardiology event is here! MyLive 2024! This time IJN is the host for the live cases. Started off 1st day with Best of Malaysia (BOM) presentation. Shared a case of double Rotablation of a very calcified LAD, kudos to Datuk Dr Shaiful, Datuk Dr Kumara, Dr Hafidz, Dr Jaya & Dr […]

1st ever ATS APAC event by Biosensor International at Hyatt Regency Phuket! It was a resounding success, blending cutting-edge technology insights with the breathtaking backdrop of Phuket. Course directors were: Dr Wacin from Thailanad, Dr Liew HB from Malaysia & Prof Wang from Taiwan. Just had a workshop with Dr Muenpetch from Thailand the day […]

This year BI organized a cardiology topic related event at EQ Hotel, Kuala Lumpur: MSI Heart Interchange. Chaired by Dato Dr Azmee along with Dato Sri Dr Azhari, Dato Dr Amin, Datuk Dr Ahmad K, Dr Surinder, Dr Teoh CK, Dr Rafidah, Dr Hafidz, Dr Aslannif and 2 prominent Drs from National Heart Center Singapore […]

Had a golden opportunity to attend EuroPCR 2024 as a speaker for my study! Glad to do a study of QFR of DCB in de novo lesion along with Dato Dr Amin, Dato Sri Azhari Rosman, Datuk Dr Ahmad K, Dr David Yong and Dr Lim YH! It’s my 1st time to this world renowned […]

It was honored to share a case at Biosensor BFIT: Revolutionizing Biosensors: A Case Study in Cutting-Edge Technology at BFIT! It was attended by cardiology fellows across the country with 8 finalist to compete for the best case presentation. Great presentations by all the other finalists with great learning points! It was held at Aloft […]

Terumo partnered with IJN, organized a 1 day workshop for cardiology fellows at IJN, Strategic Solutions: Terumo-IJN Bailout Solutions Workshop. Well organized and chaired by Datuk Dr Shaiful & Datuk Dr Kumara, our consultant interventional cardiologist from IJN! We also have hands-on session with the 3D model! In this session, we were learning about balloon […]

Great conference at ISICAM 2023 at Jakarta Indonesia. 1st time to Jakarta to attend their interventional conference. It was well organized! Would like to thanks IJN, Datuk Dr Shaiful, Datuk Dr Kumara for the opportunity! Live case from Harapan Kita Hospital. Great view from Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta. Glad to be able to share a case […]

The MCGM 2023 Geriatric Medicine Conference, a highly anticipated event in the healthcare community, recently concluded, leaving attendees with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to enhance the care provided to our aging population. With an emphasis on advancing geriatric care through interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research, the conference proved to be a valuable platform […]

Yearly APSC cardiology conference just concluded at Singapore Raffles City Convention Center. Had a golden opportunity to present a case of DCB bypass graft anastomosis site in an elderly patient. It was a recorded oral presentation session, glad to be able to share a nice case from IJN, done with Dr Lee TJ. With Dr […]

Today is AstraZeneca yearly IJN Summit 2.0 event at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Hotel with title The A to Z protection. It was chaired by Dato Sri Dr Azhari Rosman, our Senior Consultant Cardiologist, also co-chaired by Dato Dr Azmee & Datuk Dr Kumara. Lots of speakers for great lineup for topics for the day! It […]

I had a truly amazing experience at TCTAP 2023 in Seoul! I was delighted to share my knowledge by presenting two cases of IVL, with one generously provided by David Yong. Additionally, I had the privilege of presenting a case that involved a complication, which resulted in an excellent save. Overall, it was an enriching […]

Special thanks to Terumo Malaysia & Ikhlas Malaysia for organizing this hands-on bailout session at IJN for cardiology department! “IJN-TERUMO Hands-On Training: Bailout Solutions” It was a great session chaired by Datuk Dr Shaiful & Datuk Dr Kumara. Around 20 participants for this half day workshop at IJN, guiding us step-by-step on how to manage […]