
Dr. Kannan Pasam
Consultant Cardiologist. Hobbies: Reading/Writing, Gardening, Photography

Thaipusam A day of sacred reflection, penance, and inner purification — not merriment
As a practicing Hindu, I felt it opportune to put my thoughts to paper about this religious observance, two days before the holy day. The original significance of many religious festivals has, over time, been forgotten...

“The Lion, The Leader, and the Lost Boy Who Found His Way”
MySkills Foundation is a Malaysian NGO dedicated to giving challenged Malaysian youth a second chance at life. It was conceptualised and co-founded by four visionaries – Mr. Pasupathi, Dr. Sanmugasiva, Ms. Selvamalar,...

Confucius, Einstein, and the Moral Compass of Our Time : Memorable UTAR Weekend
I had a tiring but very fulfilling and satisfying weekend. On Saturday 16th August, Universiti Tengku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) organized another launch of my class book “Beyond the White Coat (the first launch was held in...

“Stents Can Save Lives — But Only If You Really Need One”
One of the hardest working organs in the human body, is the heart, which works continuously from about 30 days after we are conceived in our mother’s womb until the day we die. To work, the heart muscle needs a good...

When the Heart Speaks: Lessons from a Doctor’s Emotional Week
I am writing to share an emotionally stressful week at work. It illustrates the challenges doctors face when treating ill patients. The article will also provide tips for people to look after their “H

When the Heart Stops… The miracle of CPR and debunking the myths
I had just received news that a physician Dr. M, whom I had taught in medical school had been found dead in his room. As my mind was processing this shocking and sad news, my nurse showed in my next f

A Journey Through Medicine: Classmates Celebrate 45 Years with Book Launch in Beloved Lecture Hall
September 8, 2024, was an especially memorable day for me and my medical school classmates, the 10th batch of medical students from the Class of 1973/78, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. Now
