KMU INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES KOHAT
The Cardiology Unit will excel by blending evidence-based care with innovative teaching approaches suited for resource-limited settings, optimizing cardiovascular care and MBBS education, while advancing local heart health outcomes through contextual adaptability, collaborative research, and community interventions, serving as a model for cardiology excellence in similar contexts
The Cardiology Department's mission is to impart research-oriented, evidence-based education to produce capable and empathetic future healthcare professionals with a sound understanding of cardiovascular principles, equipping them to address cardiology challenges effectively and compassionately in diverse domestic and global healthcare settings.
Cardiology is a cornerstone of modern medicine, intricately linking pathophysiological insights with lifesaving interventions. A robust understanding of cardiovascular dynamics is fundamental to addressing the burgeoning global burden of heart disease. The Cardiology Department at KMU-IMS, established in 2012, has been committed to delivering evidence-based teaching and clinical care in alignment with national and international standards. We strive to nurture competent, compassionate cardiologists equipped to tackle cardiovascular challenges locally and globally. Recognized for our contributions to undergraduate medical education and clinical service, we continue to advance cardiology practice, research, and training, adapting to the evolving healthcare needs of our community and beyond.
Department of Cardiology comprises of 02 OPD Rooms,1 demonstration room, 10 Bedded CCU,20 BEDS General cardiology unit, Skill lab, ETT Lab, 02 ECG rooms.01 Echocardiography room and 01 Holter monitor room.Our skill lab is well-equipped with audiovisual and mannequins with other training aids. The department is subscribed with active wifi and computer and books library. The Department motivates students to take an active role in large group discussions, small group discussions and research activities. Postgraduate training programs and research are undertaken in tandem with other medicine and allied departments, under close supervision. Additionally, it aims to support postgraduate research programs and to give the CPSP postgraduate researchers a platform to publish their research work in reputable national and international journals. Yearly the department attends to 100000 to 120000 patients yearly on data from OPD ,Emergency and in ward admission.
The undergraduate Cardiology course encompasses Cardiovascular Physiology, Clinical Cardiology, Electrocardiography, Echocardiography, Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, and Applied Cardiology. Students gain hands-on experience through case discussions, clinical rotations in the CCU and general cardiology unit, ECG and echocardiography interpretation, and exposure to diagnostic modalities like Holter monitoring and exercise tolerance testing (ETT). In line with the PMDC curriculum, cardiology is integrated with other basic and clinical subjects to present a holistic view of cardiovascular structure, function, and disease processes. Special emphasis is placed on clinical applications, pathophysiological correlations, and evidence-based management of cardiovascular disorders.
