{"id":720,"date":"2025-07-31T04:41:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T04:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/?p=720"},"modified":"2026-06-07T23:31:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T23:31:59","slug":"peshawar-institute-of-cardiology-pic-peshawar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/peshawar-institute-of-cardiology-pic-peshawar\/","title":{"rendered":"Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC), Peshawar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC)<\/strong> is the first dedicated cardiac hospital in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, located in Hayatabad, Peshawar. Opened in December 2020 as a government\u2011funded facility, PIC has emerged as a leading center for heart and vascular care in the region. For context on Pakistan&#8217;s public cardiac care, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/rawalpindi-institute-of-cardiology\/\" title=\"Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology\">Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>History &amp; Development<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Foundation stone laid in 2005; after long delays due to administrative hurdles, PIC officially opened on December 16, 2020\u2014an investment of approximately PKR\u202f3\u202fbillion (~USD\u202f18.7\u202fmillion)<\/li>\n<li>Equipped with 295 beds (including around 50+ ICU beds), six catheterization labs, and six operating rooms to support extensive cardiac diagnostics and treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Certifications &amp; Quality Standards<\/h2>\n<p>PIC is ISO 9001 certified\u2014the first public hospital in Pakistan to achieve this\u2014and has gained recognition from ISO and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Healthcare Commission for its comprehensive standards<\/p>\n<h2>Clinical Services<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Non\u2011Invasive Cardiology:<\/strong> ECG, echocardiography, stress testing, Holter monitoring.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interventional Cardiology:<\/strong> Angiography, angioplasty, stenting conducted in six cath labs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cardiac Surgery:<\/strong> Includes adult and pediatric open\u2011heart procedures\u2014and the capability for pediatric and congenital heart surgeries<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Treatments:<\/strong> Cutting-edge therapies such as supersaturated oxygen (TherOX) therapy for myocardial recovery and left atrial appendage closure to lower stroke risk<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pediatric Cardiology:<\/strong> Successfully completed Pakistan\u2019s first non\u2011surgical pulmonic valve implantation in a child<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Patient Volume &amp; Impact<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>In 2023, PIC treated over 61,000 patients\u2014including around 4,000 Afghan nationals<\/li>\n<li>Expansion of cardiology procedures in 2024: &gt;1,900 open-heart surgeries, ~15,143 interventional procedures, ~811 pediatric operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Expansion &amp; Outreach<\/h2>\n<p>Plans are underway to establish satellite cardiac centers in Mardan and Bannu\u2014each with 100\u2013200 beds\u2014aiming to decentralize care and reduce patient travel. This expansion approach is mirrored by other public cardiac centers, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wazirabad-institute-of-cardiology-wic\/\" title=\"Wazirabad Institute of Cardiology (WIC)\">Wazirabad Institute of Cardiology (WIC)<\/a> in Punjab.<\/p>\n<h2>Community Engagement<\/h2>\n<p>PIC frequently organizes free heart-health camps, such as those in collaboration with the Peshawar Press Club, to screen and raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases. Similar community outreach efforts are common at institutions like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/karachi-institute-of-heart-diseases-kihd-karachi\/\" title=\"Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD)\">Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Leadership<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Muhammad Hafizullah\u2014a renowned cardiologist and current Vice-Chancellor of Khyber Medical University\u2014serves as PIC\u2019s Project Director and has been instrumental in shaping its clinical standards and research initiatives<\/p>\n<h2>Facilities &amp; Infrastructure<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>295 beds with ICU and CCU units for critical care.<\/li>\n<li>Six catheterization labs, six operating theaters, and dedicated diagnostic facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Modern sterilization, labs, imaging services, and pharmacy for in-patient support.<\/li>\n<li>Notable public-center collaborations and benchmarking with institutions such as the Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD) in Karachi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>What is PIC\u2019s bed capacity?<\/h3>\n<p>Approximately 295 beds, including adult and pediatric ICUs and CCUs<\/p>\n<h3>Does PIC perform pediatric open-heart surgery?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes\u2014PIC is equipped for complex pediatric and congenital cardiac surgeries, including non-surgical pulmonic valve implantations<\/p>\n<h3>Are advanced cardiac treatments available?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. PIC offers supersaturated oxygen therapy, left atrial appendage closure, and more innovative treatments<\/p>\n<h3>Does PIC serve patients from Afghanistan?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. In 2023, around 4,000 Afghan patients received cardiac treatment at PIC<\/p>\n<h3>Is PIC expanding services regionally?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Two satellite centers are planned for Mardan and Bannu to improve access and reduce patient load at the main institute<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC) is a transformative institution in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa\u2019s healthcare landscape. As the region\u2019s first dedicated cardiac hospital, and with advanced services, high\u2011volume care, international\u2011grade certifications, and regional outreach, PIC is setting new benchmarks in heart healthcare and training.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC) is the first dedicated cardiac hospital in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, located in Hayatabad, Peshawar. 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