ZamPen Heart Institute

01/07/2026

Investing in your cardiovascular health today ensures a vibrant and active tomorrow. Whether you need expert evaluation for complex heart conditions, advanced vascular care, or life-saving endovascular interventions, a dedicated Heart and Endovascular Surgeon provides the comprehensive, specialized care you deserve.

Dr. Farahnaz A. Ynawat, FPATACSI is now accepting patient consultations at Zamboanga Peninsula Medical Center, Inc!

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Room 217, 2nd Floor, ZPMC Tower A

For appointments, please contact 0955 698 4071.

Investing in your cardiovascular health today ensures a vibrant and active tomorrow. Whether you need expert evaluation for complex heart conditions, advanced vascular care, or life-saving endovascular interventions, a dedicated Heart and Endovascular Surgeon provides the comprehensive, specialized care you deserve.

Dr. Farahnaz A. Ynawat, FPATACSI is now accepting patient consultations at Zamboanga Peninsula Medical Center, Inc!

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Room 217, 2nd Floor, ZPMC Tower B

For appointments, please contact 0955 698 4071.

28/04/2026

ZAMPEN Heart Institute warmly extends its sincerest congratulations to our esteemed cardiologists who were recently conferred as Fellows of the Philippine Society of Cardiovascular Catheterization and Interventions, Inc.!

Dr. Lowe Chiong, FPSCC
Dr. Adrian Santos, FPSCC
Dr. Aiza Meriam Tahil, FPSCC
Dr. Eleonor Yeo, FPSCC

The conferment ceremony was held on April 17, 2026, at the EDSA Shangri-La, Manila.

This milestone recognizes their mastery and dedication to the field of interventional cardiology. We celebrate this remarkable achievement with you and look forward to your continued contributions in providing world-class cardiovascular care to our community.

Trust the FIRST CATHETERIZATION LABORATORY in Zamboanga Peninsula. At ZAMPEN Heart Institute, your heart is our priority!

For inquiries, contact us:
📞 (062) 955-4579 loc. 301
📱 (+63) 17 707 3905

24/02/2026

𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗬𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 (𝗖𝗥𝗧-𝗗) 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗧 𝗭𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗧𝗘

In a historic leap for cardiovascular medicine in Western Mindanao, the ZamPen Heart Institute at Zamboanga Peninsula Medical Center, Inc. successfully performed the region’s first Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) implant on February 23, 2026. This landmark surgery marked a turning point for patients suffering from advanced heart failure and life-threatening arrhythmias in the Zamboanga Peninsula, who previously had to travel to Manila or Cebu for such high-level interventions.

The complex procedure was made possible through the collaborative expertise of a specialized medical team led by Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Eleonor Yeo, Anesthesiologist Dr. Zaida K. Aminulla and Manila Doctors Hospital’s Electrophysiology Specialist Dr. Joseph Marc Seguban. The synergy between local expertise and subspecialized cardiac electrophysiology highlighted the institute's growing capability to handle the most intricate electrical issues of the heart, setting a new benchmark for medical excellence in the area.

A CRT-D is a sophisticated implantable device designed for patients whose heart chambers do not beat in sync. Unlike a standard pacemaker, the CRT-D resynchronizes the heart by sending small electrical impulses to both lower chambers to help them beat together more efficiently. Additionally, it serves as a built-in defibrillator that monitors for dangerously fast heart rhythms, delivering a life-saving shock if the patient experiences sudden cardiac arrest.

The success of this procedure cemented ZAMPEN Heart Institute's status as the premier cardiac hub in the region. With its state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, the institute became fully equipped to provide a comprehensive spectrum of care ranging from routine diagnostics to life-saving implants. This breakthrough paved the way for more advanced electrophysiology procedures, ensuring that residents of Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and its neighboring cities have access to the future of heart health.

This significant record is one of the many medical advancements that the ZAMPEN Heart Institute has made since its launch in 2018.

Trust the FIRST CATHETERIZATION LABORATORY in Zamboanga Peninsula. At ZAMPEN Heart Institute, your heart is our priority!

For inquiries, contact us:
📞 (062) 955-4579 loc. 301
📱 (+63) 17 707 3905