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Jinnah Institute of Cardiology, Lahore

Departments

Clinical Specialties, Diagnostic Imaging, Critical Care & Administrative Wings

Medical Excellence

Clinical Departments

Cardiology

Provides comprehensive diagnosis, medical management, and specialized treatment for patients with cardiovascular diseases.

Cardiac Surgery

Provides specialized surgical treatment for complex heart conditions, with a focus on safe and effective cardiac procedures.

Critical Care

Provides specialized intensive care and continuous monitoring for critically ill cardiac patients requiring advanced medical support.

Heart Transplant Centre

Provides specialized evaluation, management, and multidisciplinary care for patients requiring advanced heart failure and heart transplantation services.

Diagnostic Specialties

Radiology & Imaging

Provides advanced imaging services to support accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of cardiac and other medical conditions.

Echocardiography

Provides comprehensive ultrasound-based cardiac assessment to evaluate heart structure, function, and blood flow.

Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT)

Assesses cardiac performance during controlled physical activity to help evaluate heart function and detect exercise-related cardiac conditions.

Cardiac MRI

Provides detailed, non-invasive imaging of the heart and cardiovascular structures for advanced diagnosis and treatment planning.

CT / CT Angiography

Provides high-resolution imaging of the heart and blood vessels to support the diagnosis and assessment of cardiovascular conditions.

Gamma Camera

Provides nuclear imaging services to assess cardiac function and blood flow and support the diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions.

Pathology & Laboratory

Provides essential laboratory and diagnostic testing to support accurate diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients.

Patient-Centered Care

Nursing Department

The Nursing Department serves as the backbone of patient care, delivering round-the-clock professional and compassionate medical support. Nurses bridge the gap between physicians, patients, and families to ensure seamless care across every stage of treatment.

Diagnostic Support

Administering preliminary assessments, recording vital signs, preparing patients for diagnostic testing, and monitoring medical status.

Treatment & Medication

Managing prescribed medication schedules, administering intravenous therapies, and supporting physician-led medical interventions.

Recovery & Monitoring

Providing post-operative care, continuous vital sign tracking, pain management, and wound care.

Rehabilitation & Education

Educating patients and families on post-discharge care, medication compliance, mobility exercises, and lifestyle adjustments.

Quality & Safety

Infection Control

The Infection Control Department enforces strict hygiene protocols and disease surveillance to minimize healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), safeguarding patients, clinical staff, and visitors.

Standard Precautions & Hand Hygiene

Monitoring hand hygiene compliance, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and respiratory etiquette across all wards and intensive care units.

Sterilization & Disinfection (CSSD)

Overseeing Central Sterile Services Department operations for thermal/chemical sterilization of surgical instruments, catheterization kits, and invasive equipment.

Environmental Hygiene & Waste Management

Managing bio-hazardous healthcare waste segregation, surface disinfection routines, and cleanroom air quality standards.

Surveillance & Outbreak Response

Tracking hospital-acquired infection trends, surgical site infection rates, multidrug-resistant organism screening, and rapid isolation protocols.

Sterile Operational Hub

Central Sterile & Supply Department (CSSD)

The Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) serves as the core operational hub for infection control and surgical safety, providing processed and verified sterile medical instruments, linen, and specialized surgical equipment across all operating theaters, catheterization labs, and critical care units.

Decontamination & Cleaning

Automated ultrasonic cleaning, manual thermal disinfection, and enzymatic wash cycles to remove bioburden from surgical instruments.

Inspection & Assembly

Rigorous quality checking under magnification for functional integrity, rust detection, precise set packing, and chemical indicator placement.

Sterilization Protocols

High-pressure steam autoclaving, low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma for heat-sensitive optics, and biological indicator validation.

Storage & Inventory Distribution

Climate-controlled HEPA-filtered cleanroom storage, strict first-in/first-out (FIFO) stock management, and tracking delivery systems for clinical wards and ORs.

Operational Support

Administrative & Support Departments

Human Resource

Manages workforce planning, recruitment, employee development, and staff-related services to support an efficient healthcare workforce.

Finance

Manages financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and financial operations to ensure effective utilization of institutional resources.

Procurement

Ensures the timely and transparent procurement of medical equipment, supplies, medicines, and other essential resources.

Information Technology

Supports the institute through reliable IT infrastructure, digital healthcare systems, data management, and technology-enabled services.

Security

Maintains a secure and safe environment for patients, visitors, healthcare professionals, and institutional assets.

Janitorial

Maintains cleanliness, hygiene, and environmental standards across the institute to support a safe and comfortable healthcare environment.

Acute Interventions & Rehabilitation

Critical Care Services

Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)

Provides specialized monitoring and treatment for patients with serious or acute cardiac conditions requiring continuous care.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Provides advanced critical care and continuous monitoring for patients requiring intensive medical support.

Cardiac Surgical ICU

Provides specialized post-operative critical care for patients recovering from cardiac surgery.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Supports patients in recovery after cardiac events or procedures through supervised rehabilitation, education, and lifestyle guidance.

Physiotherapy

Provides specialized physical therapy to support recovery, mobility, functional improvement, and rehabilitation of cardiac patients.

Pharmacy Services

Ensures safe and timely access to prescribed medicines while supporting patients with medication-related guidance and care.