KARACHI: Professor Tahir Saghir, Executive Director NICVD said that institute established in 1963, is dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with cardiovascular diseases.

Since its inception, institute has expanded from single hospital in Karachi to 10 hospitals across province of Sindh, providing state-of-the-art cardiac services to patients from all walks of life.

Professor Tahir Saghir addressed media briefing to discuss institute’s recent progress and expansion across Pakistan, including its network of satellite centres and Chest Pain Units said, “Today, NICVD hospitals can be found not only in Karachi but also in Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur, Sehwan, Nawabshah, Hyderabad, Tando Muhammad Khan, Mithi (Thar, and Lyari.

Institute offers comprehensive facilities including angiography, angioplasty, bypass heart surgery, laboratory and radiology services, outpatient consultation, hospitalisation and medication, all free of charge” he said.  Additionally, NICVD has established 28 Chest Pain Units across Sindh to provide acute management of heart attacks.

Units are strategically located under flyovers or at hospitals and clinics in cities such as Karachi, Ghotki, Tando Bago, Jacobabad, Umerkot, Tando Allahyar, Mirpurkhas, Shikarpur, Thatta, Kashmore and Bhiria City. To date, these units have treated over 1.3 million patients without cost.

In total, NICVD’s main hospital, satellite centers and Chest Pain Units treat over 2.4 million patients every year. Institute performs over 20,000 primary angioplasties and 10,000 early invasive and elective angioplasties annually. Moreover, over 4,500 heart bypass surgeries including pediatric cardiac surgeries, are completed each year.

He announced introduction of new treatment modality for acute stroke at NICVD Karachi and NICVD Tando Muhammad Khan. Acute stroke intervention can reverse effects of stroke by removing blood clots from blood vessels in brain. NICVD is first institution in Sindh to offer this life-saving treatment without charge to patients.

The program will soon be available at NICVD Sukkur as well. Thousands of patients from other provinces of Pakistan seek treatment at NICVD every year. Institute’s reputation for high-quality care and availability of comprehensive cardiovascular and stroke services draws patients from all over country.

Moreover, NICVD announced installation of state-of-the-art MRI machine, enhancing institute’s diagnostic capabilities. This latest technology will provide patients with high-quality imaging services, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning for cardiovascular and related conditions. He emphasised invaluable support of government of Sindh in NICVD’s endeavors.

Through this partnership, NICVD is able to provide state-of-the-art cardiac and stroke treatment completely free of cost. Sindh government’s ongoing support has been instrumental in enabling institute to continue its mission to serve all patients with highest quality care.

Additionally, Professor Saghir satisfied media queries regarding NICVD network. His detailed responses reassured journalists and public of NICVD’s ongoing dedication to improving healthcare in Sindh and beyond.

Dr. Tariq Shaikh, Administrative Executive talking to Daily National Courier said that NICVD is proud to announce its collaboration with Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute of Cardiology in Quetta. Through this partnership, NICVD is expanding its reach to provide free pediatric cardiac services to people of Balochistan.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 30 2024

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