Health & Policy | August 2026 | 3 min read
⚡ Quick Takeaways
- Cardiac electrophysiology services have been formally launched at the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology, Sargodha.
- A symposium was held to mark the launch, with senior Punjab health officials and cardiac experts attending.
- The new service will help diagnose and treat abnormal heart rhythms and complex cardiac conditions.
- Officials said advanced specialties in public hospitals can reduce the need to travel to major cities.
- The institute also performed its first cardiac electrophysiology arrhythmia ablation procedure.
Sargodha has received a new advanced cardiac service as the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology begins specialist treatment for patients with irregular heart rhythms.
| 1st service cardiac electrophysiology launched |
1st procedure arrhythmia ablation performed |
Regional care patients can avoid distant travel |
Heart Rhythm Services Begin in Sargodha
A symposium was held at the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology in Sargodha to mark the formal launch of cardiac electrophysiology services. The new facility is focused on patients with abnormal heart rhythms and other complex cardiac conditions that require specialist diagnosis and treatment.
Chief Minister Punjab’s Adviser on Health, Major General (Retd) Azhar Mahmood Kayani, attended the event as chief guest. President Pakistan Heart Rhythm Society Professor Brigadier (Retd) Azmat Hayat, Dean Major General (Retd) Khurram Shehzad, cardiac electrophysiology experts, doctors and medical staff also participated.
Why it matters: Heart rhythm disorders can need highly specialized testing and treatment. Launching the service in Sargodha gives patients a closer public-sector option.
Patients With Arrhythmias to Get Better Access
Cardiac electrophysiology is a modern medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms. These conditions, often called arrhythmias, can cause palpitations, dizziness, fainting, weakness or more serious cardiac complications if not assessed and managed properly.
Azhar Mahmood Kayani said the Punjab government was taking comprehensive steps to provide modern and quality healthcare facilities to people. He described the launch of cardiac electrophysiology services at the Sargodha institute as an important medical facility for patients in the region.
With modern technology and specialist doctors available at the institute, patients suffering from irregular heart rhythms and complex cardiac problems will have access to improved treatment facilities. Officials said introducing advanced specialties in public hospitals remains a government priority so patients do not have to travel to major cities for care.
| Service Area | Patient Need | New Facility Role | Impact |
| Electrophysiology | Irregular heart rhythms | Specialist diagnosis and treatment | Advanced local care |
| Arrhythmia ablation | Selected rhythm disorders | Targeted procedure by specialists | Treatment milestone |
| Public hospital care | Patients outside major cities | Specialty service in Sargodha | Less travel burden |
| Expert training | Doctors and medical staff | Symposium and technical discussion | Stronger cardiac capacity |
First Ablation Procedure Marks Milestone
Professor Brigadier (Retd) Azmat Hayat said cardiac electrophysiology was a major modern specialty and termed the launch of the facility in Sargodha a major development for patients. He said the institute was equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and was no less than any international hospital.
Experts at the symposium discussed cardiac electrophysiology, diagnosis of arrhythmias and modern treatment procedures in detail. On the same occasion, the institute also performed its first cardiac electrophysiology arrhythmia ablation procedure.
Confirmed milestone: The first arrhythmia ablation procedure at the institute was performed by Dr Muhammad Awais and Professor Brigadier (Retd) Azmat Hayat.
Public Hospitals Add Advanced Specialties
The launch highlights Punjab’s push to add advanced medical specialties in public-sector hospitals outside the largest urban centers. For a region like Sargodha, access to cardiac rhythm services can reduce delays in diagnosis and give patients more timely treatment options.
The symposium concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony and a group photograph of participants, but the more important development was clinical: the institute has now moved from general cardiac service expansion to a more specialized area of heart care.
If the service is sustained with trained staff, equipment maintenance and referral systems, it can become a major support point for patients from Sargodha and nearby districts who previously had to seek advanced rhythm care in larger cities.
Caution: Patients should consult qualified cardiology specialists because not every rhythm problem requires ablation, and treatment depends on diagnosis and clinical condition.
Disclaimer: This article is based on available reports about the launch of cardiac electrophysiology services at Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology, Sargodha. Patients should seek medical advice from qualified doctors for diagnosis and treatment decisions.
