Department of Cardiology

The foundation of cardiac services at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMCH), Aligarh Muslim University, was laid in the 1980s by Prof. Mohammad Ahmad, an eminent cardiologist whose vision was to establish comprehensive cardiac care at the institution. The Centre of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research, formally established in 1986, marked a significant step toward realizing this vision.

A major milestone was achieved with the establishment of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) in November 2016 under the PMSSY Scheme. This initiative was led by Former Director of the Center, Prof. Asif Hasan. The Department of Cardiology was formally established on 1st January 2020, following the upgradation of the Centre. Prof. M. U. Rabbani was appointed as the founding Chairman of the Department. 

Clinical Services and Infrastructure

The Department has rapidly evolved into a premier cardiovascular care centre in Western Uttar Pradesh, serving thousands of patients annually.

Non-Invasive Facilities

• Advanced Color Doppler Echocardiography

• Treadmill Testing (TMT)

• Holter Monitoring

• 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

• Head-Up Tilt Table Test (HUTT)

Interventional Cardiology

Since its inception in 2016, the Cath Lab has performed:

• Over 22,000 cardiac interventions with excellent outcomes

• Complex coronary angioplasties

• Implantation of Pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices

• Electrophysiology (EP) studies/Radiofrequency ablation

• Structural Heart Interventions like BMV etc

• Peripheral Vascular Interventions

The Department actively contributes procedural data to the National Interventional Council, aiding in national-level cardiovascular planning.

Academic Excellence

In a significant achievement, the National Medical Commission (NMC) approved two DM (Cardiology) seats, making the department a recognized superspeciality training centre.

• The DM program commenced in January 2021

• Currently, six DM residents (two per year) are undergoing training

• Regular academic activities include seminars, case discussions, and Cath Lab training

The Department is honored to have Dr. Ashok Seth, Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, as an Adjunct Professor.

Faculty members have:

• Authored multiple book chapters

• Published extensively in high-impact national and international journals

Current Structure

• Faculty Members: 4

• DM Residents: 6

• OPD Services:

  • Daily OPD at OPD-14 Complex

  • Specialized clinics in:

    • Arrhythmia

    • Heart Failure

    • Rheumatic Heart Disease

    • Congenital Heart Disease

    • Structural Heart Disease

Vision and Future Goals

The Department envisions the development of an Advanced Cardiac Centre with:

• Comprehensive cardiac services under one roof

• Affordable, high-quality cardiac care comparable to national apex centres

• Enhanced research collaborations with leading global cardiovascular institutions