Islamabad: Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) held its fourth quarterly ECG workshop on 17 October 2026, titled “Complex ECG Decoded,” today at the Shaheed Shahid Nawaz Auditorium, Cardiac Centre, PIMS, Islamabad. The workshop was a pre-conference academic activity for the 55th Annual International Cardiocon 2026. Prof. Dr Tanweer Khaliq, Executive Director PIMS, attended as the Guest of Honor. The workshop focused on strengthening the interpretation of complex electrocardiograms and their application in the timely recognition and management of cardiac rhythm disorders. The program was led by Prof. Brig. Azmat Hayat, Head of Electrophysiology, PIMS, as Workshop Director, with Dr Shahab Saidullah as Workshop Secretary and Dr Muniba Saeed as Moderator. The scientific sessions featured Dr Saleha, Dr Col. Atif Rauf, Dr Qurban Hussain Khan, Dr Hassan Kamal and Dr Shahab Saidullah. Topics included sick sinus syndrome, slow heart rhythms, narrow- and broad-complex tachycardias, and inherited electrical disorders of the heart relevant to acute and emergency care. Prof. Brig. Azmat Hayat led an interactive session on interpreting complex ECG findings. Designed for postgraduate trainees, medical officers, house officers, medical students, nurses and technicians, the workshop linked ECG interpretation with practical clinical decision-making. Its educational focus was particularly relevant to identifying potentially life-threatening rhythm disturbances and supporting timely patient care. The event formed part of the academic activities leading up to Cardiocon 2026, scheduled for 19–22 November 2026 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad, under the theme “Precision, Equity and Action in Cardiovascular Health: Global Perspectives.”
