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Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology / National Institute of Heart Diseases
EMERGENCY
(+92) 51-927-1002
LOCATION
Military Hospital Rd, Rawalpindi

Introduction

The Congenital and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery & Anaesthesia Department at AFIC/NIHD is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to patients with congenital heart disease, from infancy to adulthood, serving humanity since the 1990s.

Our team of foreign-qualified surgeons, paediatric cardiac intensivists, and caregivers ensure personalized care, leveraging advanced imaging techniques like cardiac MR and CT for optimal outcomes in complex surgical cases.

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Mission and Expertise

  • Achieving optimal outcomes and improving patients' quality of life.
  • Advancing the field of congenital and paediatric cardiac surgery through research and education.
  • Offering family-centered care with dedicated support programs.
  • Treating neonates and children of low weight with exceptional outcomes (unique in Pakistan).

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult congenital heart disease.
  • A wide range of congenital heart defects.
  • Advanced surgical procedures (e.g., Arterial Switch Operation, Ross Procedure).
  • Dedicated cardiac ICU and step-down units.
  • Pakistan’s best mechanical cardiac support program.

Achievements

Our Heroes

GEN Afzal Ahmed

Dr. Afzal Ahmed

Cardiac Surgeon

Ex-Surgeon General, Pakistan Army

Prof. William Novick

Prof. William Novick

Congenital Heart Surgeon

Director, International Children's Heart Foundation (ICHF)

Stace De Marr

Stace De Marr

Paediatric ICU Trainer Nurse

Expert in Paediatric Cardiac ICU Management

Dr. Asif Hassan

Dr. Asif Hassan

Transplant Surgeon

Specialist, United Kingdom

Our Specialists

Dr. Intisar ul Haq
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Intisar ul Haq

Paediatric Cardiac Surgery

Dr. Dawood Kamal
Asst. Prof. Dr. Dawood Kamal

Paediatric Cardiac Surgery

Dr. Kaleem Ahmad
Prof. Dr. Kaleem Ahmad

Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia

Dr. Muhammad Abdullah
Dr. Muhammad Abdullah

Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia

Dr. Muhammad Adnan Akram
Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Adnan Akram

Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia

Procedures Offered

The Congenital and Paediatric Cardiac Surgical Team provides comprehensive procedures tailored to address various complex heart conditions, ensuring advanced care and outcomes.

  • Adult congenital heart disease
  • Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA)
  • Anomalous pulmonary veins
  • Aortic valve disease
  • Aortic and mitral atresia
  • Aortopulmonary window
  • Arterial switch operation
  • Atrial septal defects
  • Atrioventricular septal defects
  • Cardiac tumors
  • Coarctation of the aorta
  • Complex congenital heart disease
  • Congenital coronary artery anomalies
  • Congenitally corrected transposition of great arteries (CCTGA)
  • Cortriatriatum
  • Double outlet right ventricle
  • Ebstein’s anomaly
  • Interrupted aortic arch
  • Mitral valve disease
  • Patent ductus arteriosus
  • Pulmonary atresia
  • Pulmonary artery banding
  • Pulmonary artery stenosis
  • Pulmonary vein stenosis
  • Scimitar syndrome
  • Single ventricle heart
  • Subaortic membrane
  • Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
  • Total anomalous pulmonary venous return/connection
  • Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)
  • Truncus arteriosus
  • Ventricular septal defects
  • Univentricular heart

Research Contributions

Our department is committed to advancing the field of cardiology with groundbreaking research and evidence-based protocols.

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