Welcome To
Department of Cardiology RMU
Department of Cardiology of Rawalpindi Medical University is one of the oldest cardiology units of the Government of Punjab in the region, providing cardiology services to patients from a vast area. Being a referral hospital, it receives various cardiac patients from its vast catchment areas. The primary department is located in Benazir Bhutto Hospital. It is 30 bedded, non- interventional unit with almost all the basic non-invasive modalities. It has also a 10 bedded CCU with facilities for monitoring, diagnosis and management of different cardiac ailments. More than 10000 cardiac patients report in the Cardiology OPD & Emergency department of Benazir Bhutto Hospital annually, and about a quarter of them are admitted for indoor management. This unit is also noted for its devotion to patients and motivation to achieve excellence in providing cardiac related healthcare services.
Muhammad Asad
Head of the Department CardiologyDepartment of Cardiology
Vision
We intend to provide state of the art facilities to the patients with cardiovascular diseases and to establish role model services to our patients in preventive and diagnostic aspects of the disease. In addition we also vision to start setup for invasive management including cardiac catheterization and electrophysiologal procedures
Mission
Management of cardiac patients is“Race against time”
16th December 2021
Electrocardiography Workshop
Aims & Objectives
- Elicit a history, perform a physical exam, select appropriate investigations, and interpret their results for the purpose of diagnosis and management, disease prevention, and health promotion
- Prioritize issues to be addressed in a patient encounter and determine the most appropriate procedures or therapies
- Implement a patient-centered care plan that supports ongoing care, follow-up on investigations, response to treatment, and further consultation
- Document clinical encounters in an accurate, complete, timely, and accessible manner, in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
- Identifying personal learning needs while caring for patients and addressing those needs
- Establish plans for ongoing care and, when appropriate, timely consultation
Department of Cardiology
Our Experts
Meet the Team
DR. MUHAMMAD ASAD
Assistant Professor of Cardiology
DR. IFRAH TAHIR
Senior Registrar
Department Of Cardiology
DR. Muhammad ASIF IQBAL
Senior Registrar
Department Of Cardiology
Disease Research projects
The idea of disease Project is based on patient care approach and its the holistic review ,which will encompass its prevalence, mode of presentation along with other demographic details, epidemiological review, interpretation of data , devise local guidelines based on audit, community awareness, innovation and grants for research .
Fellowship/University Research Thesis
These are the projects which are required for completion of residency program/CPSP residents will write articles for completion of their college requirement
Research literature-based Academics
It consists of approaching the academic topics and comparing the standard practices with recent advancements
Clinical Audit/Quality Improvement Projects
Quality improvement projects focusing on improved patient care according to our own setup.
DISEASE RESEARCH PROJECTS UPDATED 30th -oct 2022
Following Post graduate trainees have been allotted the below topics since 2019:
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Sr |
Trainee Name |
Project Title |
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1 |
Dr Muhammad Atif Shahzad |
Association of Atrial Fibrillation with Left Atrial Volume Index in Rheumatic Mitral Valve Disease |
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2 |
Dr Mohsin shahid |
Thrombolysis in Pulmonary embolism |
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3 |
Dr Naima Qazi |
Atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin in Reduction of Inflammatory Biomarkers in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome |
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4 |
Dr Salman Akhter |
ECG and ECHO correlation of RV infarct in Inferior wall MI |
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5 |
Dr Ayesha Zahoor |
LV thrombus Post MI |
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
3rd Electrophysiology Summit 3-4th sep 2022
3rd Electrophysiology Summit 3-4th sep 2022
ESC Congress, Spain 26-29 August 2022
ESC Congress, Spain 26-29 August 2022
18th International conference on Cardiac Electrophysiology 3-5 June 2022
18th International conference on Cardiac Electrophysiology 3-5 June 2022
5th International RMU Conference 21-23 Dec 2021
5th International RMU Conference 21-23 Dec 2021
17th International conference on Cardiac Electrophysiology 28 Feb to 1st March 2020
17th International conference on Cardiac Electrophysiology 28 Feb to 1st March 2020
ECG in Medical Emergencies 12th Oct 2019
ECG in Medical Emergencies 12th Oct 2019
49th cardiocon – ECG workshop 22-24 Nov 2019
49th cardiocon – ECG workshop 22-24 Nov 2019
Basic Concepts of Arrhythmia Management Lebanon Nov 2019
Basic Concepts of Arrhythmia Management Lebanon Nov 2019
Publications
Sr.
Title
Journal
Year
1
Original Article: Reasons for non compliance with medication and disease severity among heart failure patients at Benazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi
Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences
2022
2
Case Report: Initial Experience in Ablation of Non-coronary Cusp PVCs by using High-density Mapping System (Rhythmia)
Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons—Pakistan
2022
3
Original article: Is 3d transthoracic planimetry still superior over 2d echo in rheumatic mitral stenosis when both area and hemodynamic parameters of severity are in question?
Pakistan Heart Journal
2022
4
Original article: Comparison of transradial versus transfemoral access for percutaneous coronary intervention in a tertiary cardiac care facility
PAFMJ: AFIC SUPPLEMENT
2022
5
Original article: Age and gender related outcomes in patients undergoing head up tilt test for vasovagal syncope
PAFMJ: AFIC SUPPLEMENT
2021
6
Original article: The effect of ventricular pre-excitation in wpw syndrome patients, on left ventricular wall motion and systolic function, pre and post radiofrequency ablation of accessory pathway
PAFMJ: AFIC SUPPLEMENT
2021
7
Case Report: Assessment of quality of life post cardiac device implantation: an Afic experience
PAFMJ: AFIC SUPPLEMENT
2021
8
Original article: Evaluation of myocardial injury patterns and ST changes among critical and non-critical patients with coronavirus-19 disease
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS/ NATURE
2021
9
Review Article : A Spotlight on the Underlying Activation Mechanisms of the NLRP3 Inflammasome and its Role in Atherosclerosis: A Review
Inflammation
2020
10
Original Article: Effect of quinolones versus cefixime on international normalized ratio levels after valve replacement surgery with warfarin therapy
Medicina
2019
11
Original Article: Epicardial fat as a predictor of Hypertensive response and its correlation with duke treadmill score in patients undergoing exercise tolerance test
In progress
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Activities
News of the Department
PRESENTATIONS
Oral Presentations
- 17th International conference on Cardiac Electrophysiology 28 Feb to 1st March 2020
- 5th International RMU Conference 21-23 Dec 2021
- 18th International conference on Cardiac Electrophysiology 3-5 June 2022
- 5th International RMU Conference 21-23 Dec 2021
- 18th International conference on Cardiac Electrophysiology 3-5 June 2022
