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Interventional Cardiologist. COO NICVD, @AKUglobal @HarvardAlumni

Salt Lake City/Karachi/Quetta
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
2 years
Happy to celebrate 5 centuries of history and traditions with my colleagues @Harvard . Hope we can all go out in the world and serve our communities and humanity to the best of our abilities.
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Strolling down memory lane today, I revisited my old ID cards, which served as poignant reminders of the moments encompassing struggles, successes, failures, smiles, losses, friendships, and comradeships. Reflecting on 20 years journey in the US, from city to city and state to
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#HealthcareHeroes RIP Dr. Firlit . We are thankful to you and countless healthcare workers on the frontlines. May you Rest In Peace . God Bless . #COVID2019 #HealthCareWorkers #NursesCOVID19 @nytimes @CNN @CMichaelGibson @RichDuszak
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Doctors are losing battle in heart disease awareness. No wonder heart disease is a new pandemic in Pakistan being number one killer. We need to promote healthy habits which should start at young age. Our celebrities also need to be more socially responsible when it comes to
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Pakistan needs consistent healthcare policy instead of programs for political expediency. I identified some issues with Sehat Saulat card few months ago in my news article , specially increasing numbers of unnecessary C-Section and Heart Procedures. I am glad Punjab Govt is now
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Heart to Heart talk with Junaid Akram .
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Best Doctor’s Day gift.The patient from Mianwali who came to me with blocked arterty in the leg and advised amputation . We treated him, saved his leg and now he is back to playing field, horseback riding. It is a privilege to be able to give people their lives back. #DoctorDay
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Significant Milestone! For the first time in Balochistan's history(largest province of Pakistan), a private hospital successfully conducted open-heart bypass surgery. The patient, a 52-year-old male with heart blockages, was initially advised to seek treatment outside the city.
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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Embracing new challenges, I embarked on a journey to redefine my purpose, leaving behind two decades of life and career in the United States in 2021. The driving force behind this monumental decision was my unwavering dream: to establish a world-class healthcare facility, Aria
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A father with 5 days of chest pain,minor heart attack. When asked why he couldn’t come earlier,his answer “I have 5 unmarried daughters and can’t afford any treatment”. My answer “ Don’t worry, you are at NICVD,we will do your heart procedure for free”. @nicvd_karachi
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19 y/o with Anterior STEMI @nicvd_karachi Youngest I have seen. Heart disease in South Asians is now taking turn for worse,being number one killer in people at the prime of their lives. Need aggressive education and prevention. @khurramn1 @ahakeem143 @DrMarthaGulati @virani_md
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2 years
Time for reflection. I have been given a charge of acting COO at @nicvd_karachi , busiest cardiac network in the world. Huge responsibility but excited to work with team of excellent staff,nurses and physicians to improve heart ❤️ care in Pakistan. #TeamNICVD
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Happy to announce that I have been appointed as full time COO of NICVD (Acting COO since Aug,21).NICVD is a public instit. with 10 cardiac hospitals and 24 CPUs catering to 2.5 million patients/year. Looking forward to serving with our team and making impact #servantleadership
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
3 years
Something is wrong when our colleagues perform 20 STEMI cases in 6 hours at @nicvd_karachi Common denominator: Poverty #SDOH is the biggest risk factor for CAD in LMIC.Shear numbers mind boggling and disturbing.Need more robust prevention strategies #cardiotwitter @ACCinTouch
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25 years old,family history of sudden cardiac death young age? Diagnosis? Thanks to my imaging colleagues.
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2 years
Saturday night hangout in Houston with my favorite people @khurramn1 @virani_md . We need more investigators than prolific publishers. Pick one area of interest and go deep. Many pearls of wisdom learned.
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Despite COVID, we are inching towards completing largest non-profit private hospital facility in Quetta,Pakistan(my hometown). Multi specialty facility with goal of adding educational institute in the future. #persistence #Legacy
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No child should die of heart disease. Recent kids camp, we saw hundreds of kids with CHD who needed urgent heart surgeries. Most these kids in Quetta/Balochistan either die/travel hundreds of miles for treatment. It will change this summer. #Ariahealth #AriaforLife foundation.
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CT surgeon,fled Syrian war immigrated to US, started from scratch with IM residency/cardiology fe.ship Now applying for IC spot. Skills aside, nothing can replace his persistence, passion and pioneer spirit. Program that takes him will fulfil his American Dream. @AhmedMahmoodMD
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
7 months
I'll always remember the day in 2017, we had to urgently transport our mother to Karachi in an ambulance on a 10-hour journey. This experience is common in Quetta due to limited access to quality healthcare. Unless we take action, no one else will do it for us. In 2018, we
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2 years
Appropriate BP measurement is extremely important. Many patients are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to inappropriate measurement. We should always go back to the basics before committing our patients to life long medications.
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
5 years
That ouch moment post orbital atherectomy and stent . Calcium is the enemy . ⁦ @CathLabDigest ⁩ ⁦ @ACCinTouch ⁩ ⁦ @MayoClinicCV ⁩ ⁦ @UUcvsl
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Advice to med students on which specialty to choose? The preferences should be based on your interest,passion for the field instead of monetary gain. I have seen physicians burn out when their choice of field does not align with their personalities and interests.
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#consistency more to come in Quetta,Pakistan. #patientfirst
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3 years
Though uncommon in the US but still see in remote rural areas of the country. Any guesses? #medtwitter #cardiotwitter @ACCinTouch @MayoClinicCV
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Violence against healthcare workers is common in Pakistan. Our #HCW are overworked, burned out. Our system needs correction as bad system beats a good person every time. #Deming
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
2 years
For cardiac emergencies in densely populated cities, Chest pain units in a container is an excellent model which improves access and care. @aayshacader @SGuptaMD @ahakeem143 @DrMarthaGulati @khurramn1 @virani_md @ACCinTouch @TCTMD @UmeshKhotMD @AnkurKalraMD
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Chest pain units (CPUs) ,a unique model for cardiac care at @nicvd_karachi . It improves access to care and save million of life. Here is the brief introduction of CPU by our acting COO @SKhanMHCM
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For all the cardiology PDs, @AhmedMahmoodMD was a CT surgeon in Syria before immigrating to US and worked at Walmart as pharmacy technician. Now IM resident applying for cardiology fellowship. Grit and persistence. Don’t miss this gem. @DrMarthaGulati @MacAnsari #cardiotwitter
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
8 months
Thanks @rogueonomist for your kind words of encouragement. Yes, we are not fancy and shiny but we do serve millions of people and save thousands of lives with heart diseases at @nicvd_karachi
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Ammar Khan
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NICVD. Had to rush to NICVD for a cardiac emergency (all well now), and the emergency treatment was super efficient. In a city of 23m+, this is a high quality facility, that does what it is supposed to do -- treat patients well Also, everyone is treated for free. Everyone. 1/
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True legacy of NICVD is training doctors who are serving in every city of Pakistan. We are very proud of Drs Asmat Achakzai,Abdul Wasay,Arif for starting an excellent open heart surgery program in underserved Balochistan with excellent outcomes so far. Kudos to them.
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Launching first portable MRI @Hyperfine at @nicvd_karachi . We see 2.5 million patients yearly and this will provide us help in patient care as well as more opportunities for research. Proud that our own @AKUGlobal alumnus @drkhan is one of the founders of this technology.
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NICVD adding another accomplished cardiologist to ranks.Hannah Asghar,MD is US trained interventional cardiologist who chose to join as prevention cardiologist.Much needed in So.Asian countries with high CAD burden.Looking forward to changing preventive culture in our community.
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A Cardiologist, Nephrologist,Endocrinologist walk into a bar..understanding #SGLTi in the #CardioNephroEndo space.”Aug 31, 8 PM EST. Free Registration here ⁦ @DrMarthaGulati @VietHeartPA @DrNasrien @JavedButler1 @hswapnil ⁩ ⁦ @khurramn1
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
2 years
Do you believe in Power of Zero? I do after listening to @khurramn1 on zero CAC and negative PPV for CAD. This should be implemented in South Asian countries where cost of CAC score test is only 20 Dollars with huge impact at population level. @HMethodistCV @WilliamZoghbi
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
3 years
10 STEMIs and primary PCIs in 6 hours call, all free of charge for patients, and they say volume is down because of COVID. @nicvd_karachi truly provides excellent cardiac services for people in Karachi. @AKUGlobal @ahakeem143
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
9 months
It was great to host delegate of Pakistan Hypertentin League at Aria Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) , Quetta. Dr.Fawad Farooq was gracious enough to see patients free of cost and also highlighted the services which will be provided at AIMS. Official start around the
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
2 years
Welcome @ahakeem143 and @SabhaBhatti to @nicvd_karachi as professors of cardiology. Dr.Hakeem has been the PI of multiple randomized trials,has published extensively with over 130 peer reviewed papers.Dr. Bhatti is well renowned cardiac imaging specialist and researcher.
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2 years
Historic APPNA winter meeting in Quetta was a huge success. We had delegation from US and also few of our @AKUGlobal joined us. Looking forward to future collaboration in making Aria Medical Center a success story in the Baluchistan and Afghanistan region.
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Enrolling soon… largest ever study in Pakistan on association of Lpa and CV disease in South Asians. Hope to find answers why so many suffer from heart disease in our part of the world. #LACSAP #Lpa Thanks @virani_md for your expert input in the study design process.
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No child should die from heart disease. We saw today more than 600 children in Quetta with heart diseases and almost 100 of them need urgent heart procedures. We thank our fabulous team for collaboration and hope to do more of these in the future. #Ariaforlife
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#ACGME should act more to save our doctors and IMGs from suicides. Wellness meetings are not enough. All mentioned physicians were immigrants working J1 on visas the hospital has the power to have revoked. Programs have power to abuse IMGs.
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Surprise visit by Fakhr-e-Alam @falamb3 at NICVD today. We encouraged him to be more involved in cardiac disease awareness and prevention in our youth. Many celebrities participate in ads which promote soft drinks and junk food.Our dietary patterns and habits start in young age.
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
2 years
In few hours, meet our star faculty from across the world to address heart disease pandemic in South Asians. We will share our experiences in Pakistan/India/BD and discuss new ideas to tackle this public emergency. Register here :
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2 years
So excited to meet the legendary Dr. Adeeb Rizvi today at @SIUTOrg .Humanitarian, visionary leader who galvanised SIUT into one of largest kidney transplants center. Looking forward to more collaboration between NICVD and SIUT hopefully our Quetta project.
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Transcarotid TAVR. Really impressed how easy and convenient this is. Lower risk of stroke compared to other alternative TAVR accesses. #TAVR #TAVRathon @Edwards_TAVR @GilbertTangMD @Almanfi_Cardio @djc795 @drrahulpsharma @willsuh76
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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We were happy to host @geonews_urdu at NICVD. Media at times can be very critical of public institutes but I am glad they went away with positive image and message. Thanks to all NICVD doctors and staff for working so hard round the clock.
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The Aria Institute of Medical Sciences in Quetta experienced a significant turnout from the healthcare community on Diabetes Day. Alongside educational initiatives, the delegates explored the hospital facilities, and visitors praised the services, contributing to the enhancement
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Minister Foreign Affairs, @BBhuttoZardari laid the foundation of the 1200-bedded cardiovascular hospital (Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases) in Landhi, Karachi. This will increase our capacity to handle the cardiac diseases burden in Sindh and Pakistan.
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Today, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Brian Jankowitz, a neurosurgeon hailing from the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. We had an informative and engaging discussion on the topics of stroke prevention and treatment. It's heartening to see the excellent work
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3 years
Glad to introduce @AKUGlobal students to prolific social worker and philanthropist, Faisal Edhi @FEdhiOfficial , many lessons for med students outside the classroom. @AKUAANA @srf_aku @MahaInam
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Incorrect diagnoses may result in inappropriate treatments. At Aria, we proudly unveil the groundbreaking brand new Siemens 1.5 Tesla MRI, a pioneering addition of German technology to Balochistan's private healthcare sector . This cutting-edge technology incorporates artificial
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
2 years
A family from Ziarat,Balochistan.All 6 kids have congenital heart disease.100 percent of these kids end up in other cities for their treatment. Most of them die waiting for surgeries.This is sad and unacceptable.Hope to use Aria for Life Fd. to treat them in the future.
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Poor South Asian heart health is more than just traditional risk factors. We are also ignoring poverty #Socialdeterminants . Curious to know thoughts from @SGuptaMD (Delhi) @aayshacader (Dhaka). I can attest that CAD is new pandemic in Karachi. @khurramn1 @virani_md
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Current #APPNA President Dr. Rizwan Khalid, MD and other delegates thoughts on our vision for Aria Medical Center. @AKUAANA @AKUGlobal
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This little angel is in safe hands at @nicvd_karachi under care of excellent pediatric cardiology team led by Dr. Sohail Bangash and Sattar Shaikh. We take care of patients regardless of their socio-economic status, race, religion. @Qasimsoomro @BhuttoUsmanBhu1
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Muhammad Usman Bhutto
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پیارے دوست فیاض سومرو کی معصوم بیٹی جس کو دل میں سوراخ ہے، جس کا NICVD میں آپریشن سنایا گیا تھا، لیکن اب تک ہسپتال کے عملے نے کوئی مثبت جواب نہیں دیا۔ @nicvd_karachi
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Kashmore, Sindh is historic city located at the tri-junction, connecting three Provinces, and is a gateway to the Punjab and Balochistan provinces. Today we inaugurated our 26 th Chest Pain Unit catering to cardiac needs of not only Kashmore but also southern punjab and
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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I am so delighted to get this email from a medical student at @AKUGlobal after my humble #leadership talk . This testimonial means more to me than anything I have accomplished so far. Leaving positive impact and legacy is what brings true meaning and happiness to life.
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“Practical tips for managing HFrEF and HFpEF in 2020” @DrNasrien from @MGHMedicine @harvardmed will be tackling this important topic at #AHVI webinar August 26, 2020 . @DrMarthaGulati @hvanspall @MKIttlesonMD @VietHeartPA
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2 years
An extremely talented team of paeds/adult cardiologists from NICVD and across Pakistan conducted first multidisciplinary meeting in Quetta focused on congenital heart disease.I was heartened by the attendance, enthusiasm and interest of local medical fraternity in Quetta.
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
2 years
No child should die of heart disease.There is not a single paeds cardiologist in Balochistan/Afghanistan. We have promised to start this service in Quetta at Aria Med Ctr. Our goal is to provide free procedures in the future from #Ariaforlife foundation platform. Stay Tuned.
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Congratulations Nadeem Qamar. Well deserved award . Cardiac care at doorsteps in Sindh with 10 hospitals and 26 CPUs. Thanks for your visionary leadership. @nicvd_karachi
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@travishughes The universe has a way of gearing well intended people towards bigger goals which may go through some turbulent and tortuous paths, all the whole making you stronger and bigger. Years from now ,you will be happy you went through this. Mark my word.
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It's crucial to repost this video, highlighting the significance of both critical thinking and servant leadership. Servant leadership focuses on empowering and supporting others towards their potential, fostering inclusivity. Critical thinking complements this by promoting
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It was such a pleasure to meet DIG Security and Emergency Services Division Sindh @spsesd , Maqsood Ahmed @Aarishmaqsood . Well accomplished, well educated and forward thinker. It was good to know security of Karachi is in safe and able hands.
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Mianwali native,tent pegging/Neza Bazi champ Zubair Khan was advised to have his leg amputated due to severe pain/blockage in his blood vessels.He came to NICVD/procedure was performed to open the blocked artery. He went on to live his life again and won another competition.
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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We live in legacy we leave in the form of our trainees and when they write books which will educate countless doctors in the future.Great effort by our fellow Dileep Kumar, Prof.Tahir Saghir and @nicvd_karachi faculty for writing,Percutaneous Coronary Interventions.
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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Public misperception that NICVD is not doing elective cases. Stents have major benefit in patients with major heart attacks . For stable blockages in the heart without major heart attack, medical therapy is effective in majority of the patients without need for stents.
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Thatta, a Sindhi word for a small settlement on riverbanks,was an important medieval city previous capital of Sindh. Home of many UNESCO world heritage sites, it lacks basic cardiac care. NICVD is fast on its way to be opening Chest Pain Unit in Thatta which will save many lives.
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Never gets old. Good to be back at second home for few days. Hope to catch some fall colours over the hiking trails. #saltlakecity
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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More than 19000 PCIs in one year. Although great service for poor patients, we need to get more aggressive in preventive cardiology. @khurramn1 @virani_md @DrMarthaGulati
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Saving Hearts, Saving Lives: #NICVD treated a record 2,265,182 patients in 2022, incl. 19,888 primary PCIs, 3,641 cardiac surgeries & 86 interventions for stroke - all free. Providing world-class cardiac care to the people of #Sindh
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NICVD received two awards for being a leader in Healthcare delivery/quality in Pakistan by Apex business body @FPCCI1 at Governor House Lahore.The awards are testament to hard work of our staff, physicians and management for their tireless efforts to provide quality care.
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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Looking forward to hosting @virani_md from @bcmhouston at @nicvd_karachi on December 14. Stay tuned for Lipids Management Updates. So much to learn from our @AKUGlobal alumnus . @AKUAANA @AkuCardiology
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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Mithi is a quaint little town in the sprawling desert of Tharparkar,known for its religious harmony.NICVD is providing free angioplasties in this remote location catering to underserved population. Mithi is one of 9 satellites centers in Sindh where these services are provided.
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At Aria, we prioritize providing respect and dignity to each patient in our care. Our design revolves around placing the patient at the center, ensuring comfort, and delivering the best possible treatment. We received unexpected praise from a local journalist during a recent
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1 year
These views of majestic mountains never get old. Beautiful Quetta.
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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Ammar @rogueonomist , your summary of NICVD's role is greatly appreciated. While we may not boast flashiness or extravagance, our mission is to serve millions and save thousands of lives. Addressing the unique challenges of emerging markets, we focus on overcoming healthcare
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Prevention better than cure.This message is important in CAD being number one killer in Pakistan. Thanks ⁦ @khurramn1 ⁩ for arranging much needed prevention symposium.⁦ @ZainabASamad ⁩ ⁦ @HannahAsghar ⁩ represented #WIC and ⁦ @DrMarthaGulati ⁩ joined virtually.
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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Operating rooms are intricate structures where life-saving procedures take place. I am fortunate to participate in the design and construction phase, wearing my physician hat to ensure quality and infection protocols are in place. It's essential to advocate for quality not just
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“A small container under the bridge”can actually save your life. It started as an idea by Nadeem Qamar, now grown into 24 Chest pain units throughout province of Sindh.Patients can get diagnosed with heart attacks on the spot with free ECGs and treatment. True blessing.
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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@AKUGlobal Rest in peace . Suicides are always tragic and leave so many wounds for friends and families. Deep economic uncertainty definitely not helping in Pakistan currently. People are going through very tough times. Most middle class families are one hospital bill away from poverty.
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Question to #WIC , if you are the only female cardiology fellow in a program, humiliated and intimated on regular basis telling her she should switch to other specialty, to the point that she is now on anti anxiety and antidepressants for the first time in her life. #MedTwitter
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@SKhanMHCM
Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
3 years
“TAVR: The Past, the Present and the Future” Join Samir Kapadia @tavrkapadia of @ClevelandClinic ,true pioneer of TAVR technology and part of pivotal PARTNER trials. Great discussion on #TAVR with many other faculty. Dec 2, 7pm ET.Register here
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
1 year
NICVD team visited Tando Allahyar and we discussed plans to upgrade the CPU to free primary angioplasty program.This will save thousands of lives in that region.Special thanks to Zulfiqar Bachani MNA who pledged all his support to bring this project to fruition. @nicvd_karachi
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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Today is our #HarvardChan2020 graduation. Today is also my 41st birthday. No better way to celebrate than to serve our #Covid19 patients. A birthday gift I will remember for long time. Congrats new #Harvard20 graduates . See you at virtual commencement @HarvardAlumni @Harvard
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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Women health is mostly ignored in Balochistan with poor pregnancy care leading to infant mortality and many other social issues . Aria for Life Foundation is organising free Women Health Clinic May 6 at Aria Medical Center, Quetta with free screening /treatment . #ariaforlife
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
1 year
Mithi City in the sprawling desert of Tharparker, is a symbol of religious harmony. NICVD is proud to be serving its community providing cardiac care free of cost. True blessing for the underserved families. @SindhHealthDpt
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
11 months
Servant leadership vs Traditional leadership. We need to change mindset at every level.
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@SKhanMHCM
Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
1 year
In the pursuit of happiness, focusing on small wins rather than solely on big goals can lead to a more fulfilling life. Celebrating everyday achievements, no matter how small, cultivates a sense of gratitude and contentment.
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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Aria Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS). #AIMS
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
11 months
The tale of two children, Raheela Bibi and Ali, who were diagnosed with life-threatening heart conditions, has now transformed into a triumphant story of successful treatment and restored health. Aria for Life Foundation organized a heart camp for children in Quetta a few months
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
2 years
Refreshing to host the cardiology legend @virani_md in person at @nicvd_karachi . Appreciate his contribution towards science and CV prevention in South Asians. Great role model. @AKUAANA @AKUGlobal @khurramn1
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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Cardio-Obs is much ignored in Pakistan with high fertility rates and poor access to care. Our excellent #WIC leaders at NICVD taking initiative to start Cardio-Obs program at NICVD and other public hospitals. @GoRedForWomen @WomenCardiology
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NICVD
1 year
Join us for the Cardio-Obstetrics Course on Feb 23rd at @nicvd_karachi . This course, in collaboration with the #PakistanCardiacSociety & #GoRedForWomen , will help healthcare professionals learn more about diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease in pregnant women.
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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We were privileged to welcome Commissioner Quetta Division, Hamza Shafaat, at Aria Institute of Medical Sciences. He praised our services to the province of Balochistan particularly highlighting the initiation of the open-heart surgery program at AIMS. To our astonishment, he
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
2 years
@cesifoti “Life is amazing. And then it's awful. And then it's amazing again. And in between the amazing and awful it's ordinary and mundane and routine. Breathe in the amazing, hold on through the awful, and relax and exhale during the ordinary.” @khurramn1
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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@AnkurKalraMD
Ankur Kalra
2 years
Inspiring story of Dr. @SKhanMHCM asking himself soul-searching questions prior to heading back East to follow his🫀to serve his underserved community in Pakistan where the scourge of atherosclerotic heart disease is menacing in South Asians. Have a listen—
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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این آئی سی وی ڈی کا چیسٹ پین یونٹ (سی پی یو) ماڈل *’’بنیادی انسانی حقوق کی تکمیل کی طرف قدم‘‘*
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
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Inauguration of NICVD’s 25th CPU at Thatta, Sindh. This center will cater to 2 million people for their cardiac needs. Heart care at doorstep.
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Sohail Khan MD,MHCM
3 years
So many questions after #EMPERORPreserved . We will ask PI @JavedButler1 and round table discussion with @DrNasrien @hswapnil regarding #SGLT2i later today at 8 pm ET. #CardioNephroEndo #cardiotwitter #medtwitter Free Registration
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