Dr. Farhan Rafiuddin Jamaluddin

Consultant Specialist in Internal Medicine and Cardiology

Specialist Background

Dr. Farhan Rafiuddin bin Jamaluddin is a highly accomplished Consultant Specialist in Internal Medicine and Cardiology currently serving at the prestigious Hospital Angkatan Tentera Tuanku Mizan (HAT TM) in Kuala Lumpur.
With over 15 years of robust clinical experience spanning diverse medical environments across Malaysia and international training in Russia, Dr. Farhan provides comprehensive, expert assessment and management for complex adult medical conditions. He holds a profound clinical focus in Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart Failure, Preventive Cardiology, and Echocardiography, making him a trusted expert in managing high-risk cardiac patients and multi-system chronic diseases.

Academic Qualifications & Credentials:

Dr. Farhan’s rigorous academic foundation combines top-tier international medical education with comprehensive local specialist training:

• Master Specialist Degree (MMed) in Internal Medicine – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia (2018–2023)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Russian State Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation (2005–2010)
• National Specialist Register (NSR) Certified (2024–Present)
• Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) Registered Member (2010–Present)

Professional Memberships & Affiliations:

Dr. Farhan actively engages with leading national and international cardiovascular societies to remain at the absolute forefront of modern medical advancements:

• National Specialist Register (NSR) – Member since 2024
• National Heart Association of Malaysia (NHAM) – Member since 2022
• European Society of Cardiology (ESC) – Heart Failure Association (ESC ID: 709035), Member since 2021
• American College of Cardiology (ACC) – Ordinary Member (ACC ID: 13942319), Member since 2021
• Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) – Member since 2010

Clinical Expertise & Areas of Interest:

Dr. Farhan balances deep general internal medicine capabilities with specialized sub-specialty clinical focus:

Primary Focus Areas

• Cardiovascular Medicine: Advanced management of hypertension, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and cardiometabolic/cardiovascular risk reduction.
• Cardiac Arrhythmias: Expert evaluation of atrial fibrillation/flutter, SVT, bradyarrhythmias, and tachyarrhythmias.
• Basic Echocardiography & Cardiovascular Imaging: Focused bedside echocardiography, cardiac function assessment, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Preventive & Cardiometabolic Medicine: Comprehensive management of diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, and underlying metabolic syndromes.

General Internal Medicine & Multidisciplinary Care:

• Acute & Emergency Medicine: Stabilization of acute medical presentations, sepsis, acute coronary syndromes, and cardiorespiratory emergencies.
• Respiratory Medicine: Diagnosis and treatment of COPD, severe asthma, pneumonia, and pleural diseases.
• Renal & Metabolic Medicine: Management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), and complex electrolyte disorders.
• Infectious Diseases & Thromboembolic Management: Evaluation of complex systemic infections, antimicrobial stewardship, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism anticoagulation strategies.

Research, Publications & Academic Contributions:

Driven by clinical curiosity and evidence-based practice, Dr. Farhan is an active researcher whose work is regularly featured in major scientific journals and international cardiology congresses:

Key Published Dissertations & Theses

• Prevalence of Pulmonary Embolism Among Hospitalized Covid-19 Patients and Its Associated Risk Factors: A Multicentre Study (HCTM, PPUKM, Completed 2023).

  Selected Peer-Reviewed Journals & International Abstracts

• Heart Failure & Structural Conditions: “Unmasking Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction After Surgical Closure of Multiple Fenestrated Secundum Atrial Septal Defects” (NHAM Congress, 2026).

• Rare Cardiac Anomalies: “Beyond Channelopathy: Brugada Type II Pattern with Septal Fibrosis and Non-Inducible Ventricular Arrhythmia” (International Journal of Cardiology via NHAM, 2024 / 2025).

• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: “Early ECG and echocardiogram as a tools to detect apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (ApHCM) among military personnel in Malaysia: 'Spade of heart'.” (APSC Singapore, 2023).

• Geriatric Cardiology & Intervention: “Half-dose of thrombolytic therapy in 95 year old patient presented with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI): Hope at the end of the line.” (NHAM, 2023).

• Pulmonology & Critical Care: “Short-course modified regimen intrapleural alteplase and pulmozyme (DNase) in pleural infection.” (Elsevier: Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, 2020).

Languages Spoken:

Dr. Farhan's multilingual capabilities allow him to comfortably communicate with diverse local and international patient demographics:

• Bahasa Melayu (Native/Fluent)
• English (Fluent)
• Russian Language (Proficient clinical and spoken communication)