{"id":326,"date":"2025-07-20T08:18:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T08:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/?p=326"},"modified":"2025-12-06T05:11:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T05:11:56","slug":"rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/","title":{"rendered":"Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#Overview_History\" >Overview &amp; History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F_Core_Departments_Services\" >\u2764\ufe0f Core Departments &amp; Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#%F0%9F%8F%97%EF%B8%8F_Facilities_Infrastructure\" >\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Facilities &amp; Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#%F0%9F%8E%93_Teaching_Training_Role\" >\ud83c\udf93 Teaching &amp; Training Role<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_Community_Impact_Patient_Volume\" >\ud83d\udcca Community Impact &amp; Patient Volume<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#%F0%9F%92%B3_Accessibility_Patient_Services\" >\ud83d\udcb3 Accessibility &amp; Patient Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#%F0%9F%95%92_Timings_Location\" >\ud83d\udd52 Timings &amp; Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >\ud83d\udccc Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#Does_RIC_treat_all_heart_conditions\" >Does RIC treat all heart conditions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#Is_emergency_care_available_at_night\" >Is emergency care available at night?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#Are_angiographies_and_angioplasties_done_at_RIC\" >Are angiographies and angioplasties done at RIC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#Does_RIC_have_pediatric_cardiac_surgery\" >Does RIC have pediatric cardiac surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#Are_treatments_free_at_RIC\" >Are treatments free at RIC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#Can_private_patients_also_be_treated\" >Can private patients also be treated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#Is_RIC_a_teaching_hospital\" >Is RIC a teaching hospital?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#How_can_I_book_an_OPD_appointment\" >How can I book an OPD appointment?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology-ric\/#%F0%9F%93%9D_Summary\" >\ud83d\udcdd Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_History\"><\/span>Overview &amp; History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC), inaugurated in 2012, is a state-of-the-art public sector cardiac hospital located in Rawalpindi. Built to address the growing burden of cardiovascular disease in Punjab and beyond, RIC has become a referral center for complex cardiac conditions from Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir, and northern Pakistan. With its modern facilities, highly trained staff, and specialized focus, RIC stands as one of the premier cardiac institutes in the country.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F_Core_Departments_Services\"><\/span>\u2764\ufe0f Core Departments &amp; Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>24\/7 Emergency Cardiac Care &amp; Chest Pain Unit<\/li>\n<li>Cardiac Catheterization Labs (Angiography &amp; Angioplasty)<\/li>\n<li>Cardiac Surgery Department: CABG, valve replacement &amp; congenital heart surgeries<\/li>\n<li>Electrophysiology &amp; Device Implantation (pacemakers, ICDs)<\/li>\n<li>Pediatric Cardiology &amp; Pediatric Cardiac Surgery<\/li>\n<li>Non-Invasive Cardiology: Echocardiography, ECG, stress tests, Holter monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Coronary Intensive Care Units (CCU) and Surgical ICUs<\/li>\n<li>Outpatient Cardiology Clinics (general, interventional &amp; pediatric)<\/li>\n<li>Pathology Laboratory &amp; Diagnostic Imaging (X-ray, CT, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Pharmacy &amp; Rehabilitation Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%97%EF%B8%8F_Facilities_Infrastructure\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Facilities &amp; Infrastructure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>RIC was purpose-built to international standards for cardiac care, featuring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Over 250 beds dedicated to cardiology &amp; cardiac surgery<\/li>\n<li>Multiple state-of-the-art cath labs<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated cardiac surgical theaters with modern equipment<\/li>\n<li>Specialized pediatric cardiac care area<\/li>\n<li>Well-equipped CCUs and high-dependency units<\/li>\n<li>Patient-friendly outpatient and emergency areas with triage systems<\/li>\n<li>Wheelchair access, modern waiting areas &amp; digital record systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%93_Teaching_Training_Role\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf93 Teaching &amp; Training Role<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>RIC also functions as a teaching and research institution, offering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fellowship programs (FCPS Cardiology &amp; Cardiac Surgery)<\/li>\n<li>Training for nurses and cardiac technologists<\/li>\n<li>Skill workshops in echocardiography, angiography &amp; interventional techniques<\/li>\n<li>Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions &amp; research projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_Community_Impact_Patient_Volume\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcca Community Impact &amp; Patient Volume<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>RIC serves thousands of patients monthly, performing hundreds of angiographies and interventional procedures. As a government-funded institution, it provides affordable or free cardiac care, making specialized heart treatment accessible to economically disadvantaged populations across Punjab and nearby provinces.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%B3_Accessibility_Patient_Services\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcb3 Accessibility &amp; Patient Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Emergency cardiac care is available 24\/7<\/li>\n<li>Scheduled outpatient clinics for adult &amp; pediatric cardiology<\/li>\n<li>Free or subsidized treatment under government health programs<\/li>\n<li>On-site pharmacy, laboratory &amp; imaging services<\/li>\n<li>Cardiac rehabilitation and dietary counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%92_Timings_Location\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd52 Timings &amp; Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Emergency Services: Open 24\/7<\/li>\n<li>OPD Clinics: Typically Monday\u2013Saturday, 8 AM \u2013 2 PM<\/li>\n<li>Location: Rawal Road, near Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi<\/li>\n<li>Contact: Via hospital reception for appointments and inquiries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_RIC_treat_all_heart_conditions\"><\/span>Does RIC treat all heart conditions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it manages a full spectrum of adult and pediatric cardiac diseases, including emergencies, surgical cases, and congenital heart defects.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_emergency_care_available_at_night\"><\/span>Is emergency care available at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the emergency department operates 24\/7 for acute heart conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_angiographies_and_angioplasties_done_at_RIC\"><\/span>Are angiographies and angioplasties done at RIC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, RIC performs thousands of diagnostic and interventional procedures annually.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_RIC_have_pediatric_cardiac_surgery\"><\/span>Does RIC have pediatric cardiac surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, dedicated teams handle congenital heart disease surgeries in children.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_treatments_free_at_RIC\"><\/span>Are treatments free at RIC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many treatments are subsidized or free under provincial healthcare initiatives; some elective or complex procedures may have nominal costs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_private_patients_also_be_treated\"><\/span>Can private patients also be treated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, both general public and private referrals are accepted.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_RIC_a_teaching_hospital\"><\/span>Is RIC a teaching hospital?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it trains postgraduate fellows, nurses, and allied health professionals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_book_an_OPD_appointment\"><\/span>How can I book an OPD appointment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can visit the hospital reception or call during working hours to schedule a consultation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%9D_Summary\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcdd Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology stands as a modern, specialized cardiac center offering comprehensive heart care to thousands of patients from Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and beyond. With advanced facilities, skilled staff, and a commitment to affordable treatment, RIC plays a vital role in saving lives and reducing the cardiac disease burden in Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview &amp; History Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC), inaugurated in 2012, is a state-of-the-art public sector cardiac hospital located in 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