{"id":496,"date":"2025-07-20T08:17:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T08:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/?p=496"},"modified":"2025-10-28T04:28:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T04:28:09","slug":"sindh-institute-of-cardiovascular-diseases-formerly-nicvd-karachi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/sindh-institute-of-cardiovascular-diseases-formerly-nicvd-karachi\/","title":{"rendered":"Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (formerly NICVD), Karachi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD), formerly known as the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), is Pakistan\u2019s largest public-sector tertiary cardiac center. Established in 1963 and renamed in 2022, it operates a central hospital and a province-wide network\u2014delivering free-of-cost cardiovascular care through 10 hospitals and 22 chest\u2011pain units across Sindh<\/p>\n<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\/sindh-institute-of-cardiovascular-diseases-formerly-nicvd-karachi\/#%F0%9F%93%8D_Location_Network\" >\ud83d\udccd Location &amp; Network<\/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\/sindh-institute-of-cardiovascular-diseases-formerly-nicvd-karachi\/#%F0%9F%8F%A5_History_Governance\" >\ud83c\udfe5 History &amp; Governance<\/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\/sindh-institute-of-cardiovascular-diseases-formerly-nicvd-karachi\/#%F0%9F%92%89_Capacity_Services\" >\ud83d\udc89 Capacity &amp; Services<\/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\/sindh-institute-of-cardiovascular-diseases-formerly-nicvd-karachi\/#%F0%9F%94%A5_Technology_Innovation\" >\ud83d\udd25 Technology &amp; Innovation<\/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\/sindh-institute-of-cardiovascular-diseases-formerly-nicvd-karachi\/#%F0%9F%91%A9%E2%80%8D%E2%9A%95%EF%B8%8F_Education_Training_Research\" >\ud83d\udc69\u200d\u2695\ufe0f Education, Training &amp; Research<\/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\/sindh-institute-of-cardiovascular-diseases-formerly-nicvd-karachi\/#%E2%9C%85_Strengths\" >\u2705 Strengths<\/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\/sindh-institute-of-cardiovascular-diseases-formerly-nicvd-karachi\/#%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F_Challenges_Opportunities\" >\u26a0\ufe0f Challenges &amp; Opportunities<\/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\/sindh-institute-of-cardiovascular-diseases-formerly-nicvd-karachi\/#%E2%9D%93_FAQs_%E2%80%93_SICVD_NICVD\" >\u2753 FAQs \u2013 SICVD \/ NICVD<\/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\/sindh-institute-of-cardiovascular-diseases-formerly-nicvd-karachi\/#Is_cardiac_care_really_free\" >Is cardiac care really free?<\/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\/sindh-institute-of-cardiovascular-diseases-formerly-nicvd-karachi\/#What_services_are_available\" >What services are available?<\/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\/sindh-institute-of-cardiovascular-diseases-formerly-nicvd-karachi\/#How_do_I_access_care\" >How do I access care?<\/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\/sindh-institute-of-cardiovascular-diseases-formerly-nicvd-karachi\/#Does_SICVD_train_professionals\" >Does SICVD train professionals?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/sindh-institute-of-cardiovascular-diseases-formerly-nicvd-karachi\/#%F0%9F%94%8D_Conclusion\" >\ud83d\udd0d Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8D_Location_Network\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccd Location &amp; Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The flagship hospital is situated in Karachi, with additional satellite centers in Sukkur, Larkana, Hyderabad, Tando Muhammad Khan, Mithi, Khairpur, Sehwan, Nawabshah, Lyari, and soon Benazirabad :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. The institute also operates 22 chest\u2011pain units strategically located across urban and peri\u2011urban areas for acute intervention<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%A5_History_Governance\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfe5 History &amp; Governance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Originated in 1956 at JPMC Karachi as a central heart clinic; expanded into a full-fledged cardiac institute in August 1971 with international support<\/li>\n<li>Nationalized in 1979 and operates as an autonomous body under Sindh\u2019s governance, chaired by the provincial Chief Minister<\/li>\n<li>Renamed SICVD in April 2022 to reflect its provincial identity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%89_Capacity_Services\"><\/span>\ud83d\udc89 Capacity &amp; Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gy providing over 4,000 cardiac surgeries, 17,000 angioplasties, and treating nearly 2\u202fmillion patients annually, SICVD ranks among the world\u2019s largest free cardiac care networksit also leads the region in stroke thrombectomy services, pioneering clot-removal procedures for stroke patients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Central Karachi Center:<\/strong> Multiple cath labs, CCUs, ICU\/HDU, operating theatres, advanced labs, imaging (including MRI), and live-feed cath control facility via PACS<\/li>\n<li><strong>Satellite Hospitals:<\/strong> Facilities like Sukkur (300 beds), Lyari, Mithi, among others, include 24\/7 emergent cardiac care, interventional cardiology, adult and pediatric cardiology services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chest\u2011Pain Units:<\/strong> Immediate chest pain management and stabilization across 22 locations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%A5_Technology_Innovation\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd25 Technology &amp; Innovation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Live remote viewing of cath\u2011lab procedures across satellite centers via PACS<\/li>\n<li>Full hospital information system, ERP, PACS, online results, centralized database, and secure IT infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>Advanced diagnostics including MRI, CT, echocardiography, ECG, stress testing, and electrophysiology labs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%A9%E2%80%8D%E2%9A%95%EF%B8%8F_Education_Training_Research\"><\/span>\ud83d\udc69\u200d\u2695\ufe0f Education, Training &amp; Research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SICVD offers training and fellowship programs in cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiology, electrophysiology, critical care, and anesthesia across Karachi and satellite centers<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Strengths\"><\/span>\u2705 Strengths<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2714 Largest free cardiac care provider globally, treating millions annually with zero cost<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Extensive provincial network ensures accessibility to high-quality cardiac services.<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Cutting-edge diagnostics and remote monitoring improve patient outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Training hub contributing significantly to Pakistan\u2019s cardiology workforce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F_Challenges_Opportunities\"><\/span>\u26a0\ufe0f Challenges &amp; Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>High patient load strains capacity\u2014continuation of expansion plans essential<\/li>\n<li>Funding pressures\u2014though large government grants (Rs\u202f4\u202fbn) have recently been used to clear liabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%93_FAQs_%E2%80%93_SICVD_NICVD\"><\/span>\u2753 FAQs \u2013 SICVD \/ NICVD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cardiac_care_really_free\"><\/span>Is cardiac care really free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes\u2014all services are provided free of charge to 95\u2013100% of patients\u2014covering diagnostics, medications, interventions, surgeries<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_services_are_available\"><\/span>What services are available?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These include emergency cardiac care, cath lab procedures, angioplasty, pacemaker implants, bypass surgeries, electrophysiology, adult and pediatric cardiology, stroke intervention, and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_access_care\"><\/span>How do I access care?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Direct presentation to the main Karachi center or nearest satellite\/chest\u2011pain unit; emergency services are open 24\/7.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_SICVD_train_professionals\"><\/span>Does SICVD train professionals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes\u2014from house officers to post-fellow levels, covering a wide range of cardiology and surgical disciplines across multiple centers<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%8D_Conclusion\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd0d Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SICVD represents a landmark in Pakistan\u2019s public healthcare\u2014offering free, advanced cardiovascular care through a vast and technologically integrated network, while also serving as a leader in medical education. Continued investments in capacity, IT, and specialist development are key to sustaining and enhancing its invaluable service to millions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD), formerly known as the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), is Pakistan\u2019s largest 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