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INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY
Cardiac Catheterization Department (Cath Lab) of KIHD started functioning in May2005.
This department is comprising two cath labs that are equipped with two state of the art latest version of Toshiba Angiography machines along with other invasive physiological monitoring system Including mechanical ventilator and intra aortic balloon pump (IABP).
The Cath Lab is one of the busiest departments of KIHD and it is popular in the town for providing economical and quality services. In fact, this lab started procedures (angiography and angioplasty) from the day of its existence at the lowest possible cost. It was a unique example and it has set a trend of providing economical services in the city.
The department of Interventional Cardiology is headed by well known, reputable and senior consultant cardiologist, Prof. Muhammad Ishaq. He is the director of Cath Lab at KIHD.
The staff of the Cath Lab is highly trained and qualified in the field of Interventional Cardiology. They are well behaved, skilled and practice the radiation safety measures as per PNRA guidelines.
Currently the Cath Lab of KIHD is performing:
• 3000 diagnostic procedures per year
• 300 perculaneous coronary interventions (PCI) per year.
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