KARACHI: The Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD) has inaugurated expanded Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) services at SICVD Tando Muhammad Khan, marking an important advancement in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders for patients in the district and surrounding areas.
The expanded services were inaugurated by Syed Naveed Qamar, Member of the National Assembly, NA-221, District Tando Muhammad Khan, alongside **Prof. Dr. Jawaid Akbar Sial, Executive Director, SICVD. The initiative forms part of SICVD’s continuing efforts to bring advanced and specialised cardiovascular care closer to communities.
The expanded services include EP studies, catheter ablation and cardiac device implantation, strengthening the hospital’s capacity to diagnose and treat abnormal heart rhythms, also known as arrhythmias.
The expanded Cardiac Electrophysiology Services include:- Electrophysiology (EP) studies: To assess the heart’s electrical activity and identify the source of abnormal heart rhythms.
Catheter ablation: To treat specific types of abnormal heart rhythms.
- Cardiac device implantation: To implant devices that help manage heart rhythms according to individual clinical needs.
Advanced heart rhythm care, closer to home.
The availability of these specialised services at Tando Muhammad Khan will improve access to advanced cardiac care for patients from the district and surrounding areas. It will also help reduce the need to travel to distant cities for treatment, easing the travel and financial burden on patients and their families.
SICVD continues to strengthen the clinical capabilities of its hospitals so that more patients can access timely, specialised and high-quality cardiovascular treatment closer to their homes.
The expansion at Tando Muhammad Khan reflects SICVD’s commitment to ensuring that every patient has access to advanced cardiac care, regardless of their financial circumstances, with treatment provided completely free of cost.
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