NICVD Approves Establishment of Advanced Heart Failure Program
The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) has approved plans to establish an advanced heart failure program based on Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) technology. The program aims to provide quality and accessible cardiac healthcare to patients across …
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NICVD has approved the establishment of an advanced heart failure program using LVAD technology. The program aims to provide free and quality cardiac healthcare to patients across Pakistan.
Imagine your heart is like a pump that needs to be fixed. The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) is like a hospital that specializes in fixing hearts. They just approved a new program to help people with very sick hearts get better. This program will use special machines to help the heart pump properly.
Analysis
NICVD's Commitment to Quality Healthcare
The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) has been a flagship healthcare institution of Sindh and a national asset. The institute has been providing quality and accessible cardiac healthcare to patients not only from Sindh but from across Pakistan. The recent approval of the advanced heart failure program is a testament to the institute's commitment to improving healthcare services in the country.
Technical Assistance and Expertise
The Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, directed the institute to work with national and international medical institutions to obtain technical assistance, training, and expertise for the new heart failure program. This collaboration will ensure that the program is equipped with the latest technology and expertise to provide the best possible care to patients.
Performance Review
The meeting reviewed NICVD's performance and was informed that during 2025 the institute provided an extraordinary volume of specialized services. The institute performed 9,279 Primary PCI procedures, 3,069 Pediatric Catheterization and Interventions, 291 PTMC procedures, 40 TAVI procedures, 5,649 Early Invasive procedures, 889 Elective Angioplasties, more than 1,400 cardiac surgeries, 296,731 emergency consultations, 443,610 OPD consultations, 18,875 angiographies, 54,295 admissions, and 88,165 echocardiography examinations. The institute treated over 1.32 million patients from outside Sindh, including patients from Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Appointment of Renowned Cardiologist
The governing body approved the voluntary appointment of renowned US-based cardiologist Prof Javed Suleman as Professor of Cardiology and Medical Director at NICVD without any financial liability to the institution or the Government of Sindh. This appointment will bring international expertise to the institute and help improve the quality of care provided to patients.
Key points
- NICVD has approved the establishment of an advanced heart failure program using LVAD technology.
- The program aims to provide quality and accessible cardiac healthcare to patients across Pakistan.
- The institute will work with national and international medical institutions to obtain technical assistance, training, and expertise for the new heart failure program.
- The program will be equipped with the latest technology and expertise to provide the best possible care to patients.
- The institute has treated over 1.32 million patients from outside Sindh, including patients from Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
If the advanced heart failure program is successful, it could lead to improved healthcare services in Pakistan. This could result in better outcomes for patients with heart conditions and increased access to quality cardiac care.
However, the program's success is not guaranteed. There are risks associated with the use of LVAD technology, and the program may face challenges in terms of funding and resource allocation.
