The Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) at Advanced International Hospital (AIH), G-8 Markaz, Islamabad, offers 24/7 specialized intensive cardiac care for patients suffering from:

• Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
• Heart Failure (CHF)
• Life-threatening Arrhythmias
• Post-angioplasty or cardiac surgery recovery

Our CCU is managed by experienced cardiologists, critical care nurses, and interventional cardiology experts, all working in close coordination to ensure timely, evidence-based care.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

• Real-Time Cardiac Telemetry & Continuous ECG Monitoring
• Mechanical Ventilation & Emergency Defibrillation
• Seamless integration with AIH’s Cath Lab for rapid angioplasty and catheterization procedures

Key Services Offered

Continuous Cardiac Monitoring

• 24/7 ECG surveillance for detecting:
  • Myocardial Infarctions (MI)Unstable Angina
  • Atrial/Ventricular Arrhythmias

Interventional Cardiology

• On-site angiography & PCI (angioplasty + stenting)
• Rapid response to heart attacks (STEMI/NSTEMI)

Heart Failure Management

• Comprehensive protocols for:
  • Acute decompensated heart failureLong-term CHF stabilization
  • Fluid management and inotropic support

Diagnostic & Non-Invasive Cardiology

• ECG & Holter Monitoring – 24–72 hr arrhythmia detection
• 2D Echocardiography & Stress Echo – Heart function analysis
• Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT)
• 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
• CT Angiography (when indicated)

Specialized Cardiac Procedures

• Temporary/Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Support
• Pericardiocentesis for Cardiac Tamponade
• Peripheral Vascular Interventions

Expert Critical Care Team

• Led by experienced cardiologists and interventional cardiology teams
• Trained in:
  • Post-MI carePacemaker patients
  • Cardiogenic shock stabilization
• 24/7 presence of cardiac-trained ICU nurses

Seamless Integration with AIH Heart Services

• Direct link with:
  • Cath LabEmergency Department
  • ICU/SICU/HDU for stepped care
• Rapid referral system for:
  • Emergency angiography
  • Surgical intervention if needed