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NICVD emerges as world’s largest facility for free cardiac surgeries and primary PCIs

NICVD Karachi treats over 1.3 million patients free of cost in 2024; 9,857 primary angioplasties & 3,152 cardiac surgeries were done at NICVD: Spokesman

KARACHI: The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) has proudly announced its operational statistics for the year 2024, solidifying its position as the world’s largest facility providing free cardiac care, including surgeries and primary percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs).

In the year 2024 alone, NICVD Karachi treated over 1.3 million patients, offering state-of-the-art cardiac care entirely free of cost to patients from across the country.

The statistics highlight the institution’s exceptional performance and unwavering commitment to healthcare: According to the spokeperson, 9857 primary angioplasties, 4500 round of early and elective Angioplasties, 18,000 angiographies, 2,020 Pediatric Catheterizations and Interventions, 299 Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy (PTMC), 30 Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) Procedures, 1,702 Open Heart Surgeries for Adults, 1,450 Open Heart Surgeries for Pediatrics. 333,761 Outpatient Consultations (Adults and Pediatrics), 54,347 Hospital Admissions, 75 strike interventions, 1,202 Temporary Pacemaker Implantations (TPM), 998 Permanent Pacemaker Implantations (PPM) and more than 90,000 Echocardiograms.

A significant portion of these services was extended to patients from provinces and regions outside Sindh. A total of 160,427 patients from other provinces and territories availed of NICVD’s free and advanced cardiac care.

In addition, NICVD extended its specialized cardiac care to underserved regions by establishing free pediatric cardiac services in Quetta in collaboration with the Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute of Cardiology.

This initiative, launched in February 2024, has achieved remarkable outcomes according to which 45 pediatric cardiac surgeries and 102 interventions successfully performed 101 CT Angios conducted, Over 4,500 pediatric patients attended in OPD and 750 complex cases referred to NICVD Karachi for advanced treatments.

This initiative extends life-saving cardiac care to underserved children in Balochistan at no cost, ensuring access to specialized treatments previously unavailable in the region.

Executive Director of NICVD Professor Tahir Saghir reaffirmed the institution’s dedication to equitable healthcare, stating, “Our motto at NICVD is to provide state-of-the-art cardiac treatment to every patient, regardless of their background or financial situation, entirely free of cost. We take pride in serving people from across the country without discrimination and ensuring access to the latest, often life-saving, cardiac treatments.”

The NICVD’s achievements in 2024 underscore its role as a global leader in free cardiac healthcare, made possible through the generous support of the Government of Sindh, unwavering dedication of NICVD’s staff, and the institution’s commitment to excellence.

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