Latest technique: Dr Lailanor examining a laryngeal mask after the opening ceremony of the 8th Biennial Conference on Cardiopulmonary Bypass. With him are ATN Medic Sdn Bhd marketing and medical affairs manager John George (left) and another official.
PENANG needs more heart surgeons as the ratio of one doctor to 700,000 patients doesn’t meet the state’s medical needs.
According to the World Health Organisation, the recommended ratio is 1:350,000.
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