Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in advanced cardiac care, as the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, NICVD, has successfully performed the country’s first-ever Total Arch Replacement using the Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique.
The groundbreaking procedure was carried out on a 16-year-old patient from Khairpur, marking a significant development in Pakistan’s ability to perform highly complex heart and aortic surgeries.
The operation lasted approximately 16 hours and was performed by a team of Pakistani and Turkish cardiac specialists, combining international expertise with local medical capabilities.
In a major relief for the patient’s family, the entire procedure was provided completely free of cost, removing the financial burden of an otherwise highly specialised medical intervention.
The achievement highlights NICVD’s expanding role in providing advanced cardiac treatment and strengthening access to life-saving healthcare across Pakistan.
Under the public healthcare vision championed by Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, NICVD continues to focus on making specialised treatment accessible to patients regardless of their financial circumstances.
The successful surgery represents a milestone for Pakistan’s medical sector, demonstrating how collaboration, expertise and public healthcare services can help save lives.
