Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about booking, clinic timings, consultations, common procedures and when to seek emergency care.

Appointments & clinic

How can I book an appointment?

Call or send a WhatsApp message to +92 307 5793387, or email drazharcardio@gmail.com. You can also send a request from the appointments page.

What are the clinic timings?

Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Where is Dr. Qureshi’s clinic?

Room 8, Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC), Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. See the map and location details.

What should I bring to my appointment?

Previous reports and test results, ECGs, echocardiography and angiography reports or CDs, a list of your current medicines, and your home blood pressure readings if you take them.

Can I contact the clinic by email?

Yes, for non-urgent enquiries: drazharcardio@gmail.com. For faster appointment booking, call or WhatsApp +92 307 5793387.

Consultations

Does Dr. Qureshi offer telemedicine?

Yes. Telemedicine (online) consultations are available. Send a WhatsApp message or call to request one, and the details will be confirmed when you book. Online consultations are for assessment, advice and follow-up; procedures such as angiography and angioplasty are hospital-based.

Does Dr. Qureshi have a clinic in Islamabad?

No. All in-person consultations are at Room 8, Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC), Rawal Road, Rawalpindi. Patients from Islamabad are welcome: please call or WhatsApp to confirm your appointment before you travel, or ask about a telemedicine consultation. See information for patients from Islamabad.

I live outside Rawalpindi or overseas. Can I consult?

Yes. A telemedicine consultation can be a practical first step for patients in other cities or abroad, and for families arranging care for a relative. An in-person assessment may still be needed, depending on your situation.

Which languages does Dr. Qureshi speak?

English, Urdu and Punjabi.

Conditions & procedures

What conditions does an interventional cardiologist treat?

An interventional cardiologist is a cardiologist with additional training in catheter-based procedures. Dr. Qureshi diagnoses and treats coronary artery disease, including angina and heart attack, using procedures such as coronary angiography and angioplasty, and also manages conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart failure. See all services.

What is coronary angiography?

An X-ray test that uses a thin tube (catheter) and contrast dye to show the inside of the heart’s arteries, to find narrowings or blockages. It is usually done through the wrist or groin under local anaesthetic. Learn more.

What is coronary angioplasty?

Also called PCI, angioplasty opens a narrowed heart artery from the inside using a small balloon, usually followed by a stent to keep it open. It is done through an artery in the wrist or groin, without open-heart surgery. Learn more.

What is primary PCI?

Primary PCI is emergency angioplasty for a type of heart attack called STEMI, to reopen the blocked artery as quickly as possible. International guidelines recommend it as the preferred treatment when it can be delivered promptly. Learn more.

What is IVUS?

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) uses a tiny ultrasound probe inside the heart artery to measure its size and plaque, and to check that a stent is fully expanded. It is particularly useful in complex procedures. Learn more.

Does every blockage need a stent?

No. Many people with stable coronary artery disease are treated with medicines and lifestyle changes. Stents are considered when they are likely to relieve symptoms or improve outcomes, and some patients are better treated with bypass surgery. The decision is made with you, based on your symptoms, test results and preferences.

Emergencies

When should I seek emergency care?

Immediately, if you have severe chest pain, severe breathlessness, fainting or any symptoms that could be a heart attack or another medical emergency. Call 1122 or go to the nearest emergency department. Do not wait for a clinic or online appointment. See heart attack warning signs.

Can I use WhatsApp for urgent symptoms?

No. The clinic number and WhatsApp (+92 307 5793387) are for appointments and non-emergency queries only. For urgent symptoms, call 1122 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Does the clinic provide 24-hour emergency services?

The clinic runs Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. For emergencies at any time, call 1122 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Emergency? Severe chest pain, severe breathlessness or fainting needs immediate care. Call 1122 or go to the nearest emergency department. Do not wait for a clinic or online appointment.

Book a consultation with Dr. Qureshi

Clinic at Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC), Room 8. Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Call or WhatsApp +92 307 5793387.