NICVD crosses 500 pediatric heart rhythm surgeries
The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in Karachi has successfully performed 500 pediatric heart rhythm surgeries free of charge. This program addresses a critical gap in specialized cardiac care for children in Pakistan.
Why it matters
This milestone represents a significant advancement in public health accessibility for life-threatening congenital conditions in a developing nation.
--> Home Sindh NICVD crosses 500 pediatric heart rhythm surgeries Dr Mohsin noted that awareness of pediatric cardiac rhythm disorders was extremely limited in Pakistan
facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> KARACHI: Pakistan's only dedicated pediatric electrophysiology programme has reached a major milestone by successfully performing 500 life-saving procedures for children suffering from potentially fatal heart rhythm disorders, with treatment worth nearly Rs1 billion provided entirely free of charge.
The achievement marks a significant breakthrough in a field that, until a few years ago, had no specialised treatment available in the country.
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