11/05/2026
The Malaysian Cardiac Nursing Association (MCNA) is a professional body for nurses specializing in cardiovascular care, closely affiliated with the National Heart Association of Malaysia (NHAM) founded in 2025. Actively recruiting members starting in early 2026.
It often operates as a specialized interest group or sub-society within the broader framework of NHAM and the Malaysian Nurses Association (MNA).
History & Role
Affiliation: The MCNA is a key member of the National Cardiovascular Nursing Societies network, which collaborates with international bodies like the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) to promote excellence in cardiovascular nursing.
Objectives: Its primary mission is to improve clinical practice by sharing experiences, organizing networking calls, and disseminating news about global cardiac nursing activities.
Professional Development: The association works alongside NHAM to provide specialized certification and training, such as the Basic Life Support (BLS) courses and the Basic Echocardiography Certification Course (BECC).
National Context: While the broader Malaysian Nurses Association was founded in 1951, specialized branches like the MCNA emerged as cardiology grew as a specialty in Malaysia following the establishment of NHAM in 1979.
Key Collaborations
NHAM Congress: Members actively participate in the annual NHAM Congress, which is one of the largest medical conferences in Malaysia focused on heart health.
International Networking: Through its affiliation with the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professions (ACNAP), the MCNA connects Malaysian nurses to a global community for research and educational exchange.
The Malaysian Cardiac Nursing Association (MCNA) operates as the nursing division of the National Heart Association of Malaysia (NHAM), providing a dedicated platform for cardiovascular nursing professionals to advance their clinical expertise and networking.
Origins and Relationship with NHAM
The history of MCNA is inextricably linked to the development of cardiology as a specialty in Malaysia:
Foundation Context: The National Heart Association of Malaysia (NHAM) was established in 1979. As cardiovascular services expanded in the 1980sβincluding the start of CABG surgery in 1982βthe need for specialized cardiac nursing grew alongside it.
Specialization: MCNA was formed as a specialized interest group under NHAM to cater specifically to nurses. This mirrored the broader trend in Malaysia where specialized bodies like the Malaysian Orthopaedic Nurses Association (MONA) branched out from the general Malaysian Nurses Association (MNA), which was founded earlier in 1951. NHAM 2026 NS Syamsukinah was given an honour to represent MCNA to deliver a topic regarding Mentorship Expert: Shaping Nurses in Invasive Labarotary