SICVD Expands Advanced Electrophysiology Services Across Sindh T he Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD) has expanded its Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Services at SICVD Sukkur, bringing advanced diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders closer to patients across upper Sindh, Southern Punjab and Balochistan.
The same advanced EP services available at Sukkur, including EP studies, catheter ablation, permanent pacemaker implantation and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) procedures, have already been inaugurated and are operational at SICVD Hyderabad. These services will also be inaugurated soon at SICVD Tando Muhammad Khan.
This expansion will reduce the need for patients to travel to Karachi or other distant cities for specialized heart rhythm treatment.
By extending modern technology and expert cardiac care to regional hospitals, SICVD continues to make advanced treatment accessible closer to home and completely free of cost.
SICVD is advancing heart care across every beat of Sindh.SICVD Projects Completed in 2025 Inauguration of SICVD Baldia on May 29, 2025 The Honorable Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, formally inaugurated the Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases Baldia Town facility in Karachi, alongside Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pe chuho, Mayor of Karachi Barrister Murt azaWahab, Secretary Health Sindh Rehan Iqbal Baloch, and Executive Director SICVD Prof (Dr) Jawaid Akbar Sial.
During the ceremony, the Chief Minister commended SICVD’s commitment to providing free cardiac care across Sindh and announced the upcoming launch of heart bypass surgery services at SICVD Baldia Town, further strengthening access to world-class cardiac healthcare for the people of Sindh..
Relocation, renovation & upgradation of SICVD Shaheed Benazirabad, a landmark addition in 2025, inaugurated on December 19, 2025 by First Lady of Pakistan Ms Aseefa Bhutto Zardari in the presence of Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, marks a major expansion in free, world-class cardiac and stroke carein CentralSindh.
The facility, supported through the generous donation of Mr Chaudhary Zafar Arain, strengthens the mission of the Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases to provide accessible, advanced healthcare across the province. Upgraded into a 55-bed state-of-the-art centre, it enhances patient care, improves efficiency, and expands specialised cardiac and stroke treatment in a modern, patient-centred environment.SICVD Expands free Cardiac Care Network Across Sindh T he Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD) continues to expand access to specialised cardiac care across the province.
SICVD Sanghar became operational on 22 October 2025, followed by the opening of SICVD Dadu on 12 January 2026. As part of this continued expansion, SICVD is planning to establish a new Chest Pain Unit in Shahdadkot district. Once operational, it will become the 31st Chest Pain Unit in the SICVD network.
The proposed Chest Pain Unit will provide free-ofcost cardiac assessment, emergency care and initial treatment to patients experiencing chest pain or other heart-related symptoms. Patients requiring advanced procedures following a heart attack willbe stabilised and transferred to SICVD Larkana for further treatment.
This expansion will help residents of Shahdadkot and surrounding areas receive timely cardiac care closer to home.
Through its growing network of hospitals and Chest Pain Units, SICVD remains committed to ensuring that life-saving cardiac services are available across Sindh when every second counts.
Recent AchievementsA New Milestone in Cardiology Training at SICVD Shaheed Benazirabad SICVD Shaheed Benazirabad has achieved a significant milestone in postgraduate medical education with the granting of FCPS Training Accreditation in Cardiology by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). This accredi-tation reflects the institution’s commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical care, medical education,professionaltraining and patientservices.
It further strengthens SICVD Shaheed Benazirabad’s role in providing specialised cardiac care while creating opportunities for doctors to receive structured, quality-assured training in Cardiology under recognised postgraduate medical education standards.
This achievement marks another important step forward in SICVD’s ongoing mission to strengthen cardiovascular healthcare and develop the next generation of skilled cardiacprofessionals.
SICVD Brings Cardiac Care Surgeries Closer to Homehe Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD) is saving lives by providing specialised cardiac treatment closer to communities free of cost.
Since it’s establishment, SICVD Sukkur has performed more than 5,500 cardiac sur-geries, while SICVD Larkana has completed over 1,200 cardiac surgeries. Through its expanding network of specialised cardiac centres across Sindh, SICVD is reducing the need for patients to travel to other cities for treatment. This approach ensurestimely access to advanced cardiac care, eases the burden on families and helps save more lives closer to home.
Future Plan SICVD Baldia Is Set to Expand Advanced Cardiac Care Services SICVD plans to further strengthen cardiac care at SICVD Baldia by introducing Cardiothoracic Surgery and establishing a second Cath Lab. This expansion will increase the hospital’s capacity to provide advanced cardiac procedures and surgical treatment, reduce waiting times, and enable more patients to access specialised, life-saving cardiac care closer to home and free of cost.By Prof (Dr) Jawaid Akbar Sial Executive Director, SICVDorld Heart Day 2026 reminds us that protecting our hearts begins with awareness, prevention and timely action. High blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, physical inactivity and unhealthy eating habits increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Regular health checks, daily physicalactivity, a balanced diet and avoiding tobacco can help reduce these risks. Chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea and discomfort spreading to the arm, back, neck or jaw may indicate a heart attack. These warning signs must never be ignored. In a cardiac emergency, every second counts.
Through its network of 10 hospitals and 30 Chest Pain Units, SICVD provides specialised cardiac care free of cost across Sindh. Along with treatment, SICVD remains committed to promoting prevention and helping communities recognise cardiac emergencies. On this World Heart Day, let us make heart health a daily priority. Don’t miss a beat. Know the signs. Act in time.