Professional medical service of Neurology
Our neurologists are highly qualified and trained in different sub-specialties.Electroencephalography, nerve conduction studies and electromyography and evoked potential studies are carried out on the latest digital EEG and EMG machines. The addition of a 640 slice CT scanner and an open MRI to the existing CT and MRI machines has further enhanced our diagnostic capabilities in Neurology.The Neurology section is providing cartoid artery stenting in collaboration with interventional cardiologists and interventional radiologists.
he neurology division of Shifa International Hospital primarily provides diagnosis and treatment options for disease relating t o the neurological system of the body. Inpatient and Outpatient services are provided by highly trained and qualified neurologists, supplemented by dedicated post-graduate trainees and nursing staff. Neurophysiology services include Nerve Conduction studies (NCS), Electromyography (EMG), Electroencephalography (EEG), and all types of evoked potentials (somatosensory, brainstem auditory, visual).
We celebrate designated awareness days for common neurological diseases and there are patient awareness materials available for Stroke, Alzheimer’s, Epilepsy and Multiple Sclerosis among others. Our post-graduate training program is a matter of great pride for us. We have Pakistan’s first Dementia patient registry and registry for maternal and fetal complications in pregnant epileptic women. We have an active research team working on over 15 ongoing projects. There are more than 30 research papers published in several renowned international and national indexed medical journals over last five years.