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

Heart Attack or Stroke? Don't Wait – Every Minute Matters
I had just returned after 2 peaceful days of birding in Fraser’s hill. It was 930 am. I was processing the bird photographs that I had taken when the phone rang – Emergency Room (ER) flashed on my phone and I knew that...

#MalaysiaKita | Ali, Muthu and Ah Hock: The Malaysia in My Heart
August always brings back nostalgic memories. This year I will be celebrating my 69th Merdeka day. I was almost 5 years old when our Nation won its Independence. As I recorded in my book “Joy, Challenges and Hope”, the...

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
