Jakarta (ANTARA) - Professor Dr.\u00a0dr. Yoga Yuniadi, Sp.JP(K), FIHA, a\nconsultant cardiologist specialising in arrhythmia and interventional\ncardiology, is calling for increased access to arrhythmia services in\nIndonesia, including through an increase in the number of doctors\nmanaging heart rhythm disorders.<\/p>\n
Yoga stated that Indonesia currently has only 66 arrhythmia\nspecialists to serve approximately 280 million people, making the\nenhancement of human resources a primary necessity for expanding access\nto such services.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo cover Indonesia\u2019s 280 million population, there are currently\nonly 66 arrhythmia doctors,\u201d said Yoga during a press conference\ncommemorating \u2018World Heart Day - Early Detection of Arrhythmia and\nProcedure Recommendations to Improve Quality of Life\u2019 in Jakarta on\nTuesday.<\/p>\n
The Professor of Cardiology and Arrhythmia at the University of\nIndonesia Faculty of Medicine (FKUI) noted that the limited number of\narrhythmia specialists remains a significant challenge in providing\ntimely early detection and treatment for heart rhythm disorders to the\npublic.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe from the association are always striving to increase access to\narrhythmia services, which includes efforts to increase the number of\narrhythmia doctors, certainly with the assistance of various parties,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>\n
According to Yoga, Indonesia still faces a gap in the availability of\narrhythmia service resources compared to other countries in the\nAsia-Pacific region.<\/p>\n
He stated that Indonesia is among the five countries with the lowest\nratios regarding the number of arrhythmia doctors, ablation procedures,\nand the installation of defibrillators for patients in need.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is certainly a major task for all of us,\u201d said the advisor to\nthe Heart Rhythm Society (InaHRS).<\/p>\n
Yoga emphasised that the strengthening of arrhythmia services must be\ncarried out comprehensively and in an integrated manner, as proper\nmanagement can help reduce the incidence of strokes and sudden cardiac\ndeath.<\/p>\n
\u201cInvestment in arrhythmia services should not only be measured by\nhealthcare costs, but it can also eventually lower the incidence of\nstroke and sudden cardiac death,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
He expressed hope that all members of the public, regardless of their\nlocation or background, would have equal access to early detection of\narrhythmia and timely therapy.<\/p>\n
Yoga also hopes that support for cardiac services through the\ngovernment\u2019s priority programmes will encourage the development of\narrhythmia services, ensuring that patient access to such care is better\naccommodated throughout Indonesia.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/expert-more-arrhythmia-specialists-needed-to-expand-service-access-1790693988", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }