By our correspondent
KARACHI: A Continuing Medical Education (CME) session on preventive cardiology was held at the Arts Auditorium, hosted by Tabba Heart Institute in collaboration with the Karachi chapter of the Pakistan Cardiac Society. The event brought together leading cardiologists and healthcare professionals to exchange insights on strategies aimed at reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease through early intervention and lifestyle modification.
Dr Basheer Hanif, Director of Tabba Heart Institute, opened the session with a keynote address underscoring the urgency of integrating prevention into routine cardiac care. He was joined by Professor Khawar Kazmi, a well-respected authority in the field and Head of Preventive Cardiology at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), who echoed the call for a paradigm shift from reactive treatment to proactive health planning.
The forum featured contributions from a range of experts, including Dr Irfan Ilahi Chandna and Dr Farzana Amir, the Head of Rehabilitation at Tabba Heart, who spoke about the link between cardiac rehabilitation and long-term patient outcomes. Dr Akram Sultan, a cardiologist affiliated with Tabba Heart and also the Coordinator of the Pakistan Cardiac Society’s Karachi chapter, highlighted the role of professional societies in promoting evidence-based guidelines across the country’s healthcare system.
