Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad

PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Neurology

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Overview

The Neurology Department assesses and treats disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.

The department provides plasmapheresis for patients with Guillain–Barré syndrome, myasthenia gravis and other illnesses, with support from PMWO.

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Diagnostic services

  • Nerve conduction studies, including F-wave and H-reflex testing
  • Electromyography (EMG)
  • Evoked potential testing: VEP, BERA and SEP
  • Blink reflex testing
  • Electroencephalography (EEG)

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Facilities & inpatient care

  • Inpatient care in Medical Ward 4
  • Medical ICU support for critically ill patients
  • Plasmapheresis service

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Training & academics

The department is recognized for FCPS Neurology training and provides rotational training for General Medicine, Ophthalmology and Neurosurgery.

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Academic activities

  • Topic and case presentations
  • Grand rounds
  • Joint neuropathology meetings
  • Journal clubs
  • Mortality conferences
  • Teaching rounds