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Clinical Interventions & Care

Specialized Cardiac Services

Delivering state-of-the-art interventional procedures, emergency STEMI stenting, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), and heart failure therapies by Dr. Azhar ul Hassan Qureshi at Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC).

2,000+
Angiograms Performed
500+
Interventional PCIs
300+
Primary PCI Emergencies
100%
Evidence-Based Precision
Primary PCI Stenting
EMERGENCY RESCUE

Primary PCI (Emergency STEMI Stenting)

Immediate 24/7 emergency catheterization for acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Restores blood flow mechanically within minutes to save heart muscle.

  • Rapid Door-to-Balloon Emergency Triage
  • Drug-Eluting Stent (DES) Implantation
  • Registered Primary PCI Operator with PCS
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IVUS and FFR Imaging
PRECISION DIAGNOSTICS

Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) & FFR

Advanced intra-coronary ultrasound imaging and Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) wire physiology to evaluate stent sizing and lesion severity accurately.

  • Intra-Arterial Vessel Cross-Section IVUS
  • FFR Ischemic Pressure Ratio Guidance
  • Bifurcation & Calcified Lesion Stenting
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Heart Failure Management
HEMODYNAMIC CARE

Comprehensive Heart Failure & Echocardiography

Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT), ARNI, SGLT2 inhibitors, and 2D/Color Doppler Echocardiography evaluation for heart failure patients.

  • Quadruple GDMT Protocol Optimization
  • Transthoracic Echocardiography & Ejection Fraction
  • Post-MI Ventricular Remodeling Prevention
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Remote ECG Telemetry
DIGITAL TELEHEALTH

Remote ECG Telemetry Second Opinion

Instant digital review of 12-lead ECG strips, Holter telemetry, and cardiac test reports via WhatsApp helpline for remote patients across Pakistan.

  • Direct ECG WhatsApp Upload (0307-5793387)
  • Ischemic & Arrhythmia Detection
  • Urgent Catheterization Recommendation
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Clinical Workflow

4-Step Primary PCI Patient Pathway

STEP 01

Emergency Triage

Rapid 12-lead ECG analysis and acute STEMI confirmation upon hospital arrival.

STEP 02

Cath Lab Transfer

Immediate transfer to RIC Catheterization Suite without emergency room delay.

STEP 03

Balloon & Stenting

Wire crossing, balloon dilatation, and drug-eluting stent (DES) placement.

STEP 04

CCU Recovery

Post-procedure monitoring, echocardiography, and GDMT medication optimization.

Patient Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Coronary Angiography is a diagnostic X-ray test using contrast dye to visualize blockages in the heart arteries. Angioplasty (PCI) is the therapeutic procedure performed right after where a micro-balloon and stent are used to open the blocked artery.
If severe chest pain lasts longer than 15-20 minutes (especially if accompanied by sweating or left arm pain), immediately seek emergency care at Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC) or contact Dr. Qureshi's emergency helpline at 0307-5793387 for urgent STEMI triage advice.
You can snap clear photographs of your 12-lead ECG, Echo, or Angiography reports and send them directly to Dr. Azhar ul Hassan Qureshi's WhatsApp helpline at 0307-5793387.
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