Prof. Dr. Momin Khan Afridi – Cardiologist

Prof. Dr. Momin Khan Afridi is a senior interventional cardiologist in Peshawar with around three decades of experience in cardiovascular medicine. His work covers both the medical management of heart disease and catheter-based cardiac procedures, with particular experience in coronary interventions, cardiac rhythm management, pacemaker implantation and heart failure care.

He completed his MBBS from Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, in 1995 and subsequently undertook postgraduate medical training in the United Kingdom. He obtained MRCP (UK) in 2007 and later received FRCP (Glasgow).

Areas of Expertise

• Interventional cardiology
• Coronary angiography
• Coronary angioplasty
• Cardiac catheterization
• Permanent pacemaker implantation
• Heart failure management
• CRT and ICD device therapy
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Electrophysiology
• Balloon mitral valvotomy / PTMC
• Echocardiography
• Holter monitoring
• Hypertension
• Valvular heart disease

These areas are supported by his hospital profile and the cardiology services associated with his practice.

Experience in Interventional Cardiology

A substantial part of Prof. Dr. Momin Khan Afridi’s practice is focused on minimally invasive procedures used to investigate and treat cardiovascular disease. His interventional work includes coronary angiography and angioplasty, including single- and multi-vessel procedures.

His experience also extends to single- and dual-chamber permanent pacemaker implantation and advanced device-based management for selected patients with heart failure and rhythm disorders. Peshawar General Hospital specifically identifies CRT and ICD therapy among his areas of expertise.

Heart Failure and Rhythm Management

Alongside coronary artery disease, Prof. Dr. Momin Khan Afridi manages patients with heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. His clinical interests include electrophysiology, arrhythmia management and the use of cardiac devices where appropriate.

Diagnostic evaluation may involve ECG, echocardiography, Holter monitoring, exercise/stress testing and cardiac catheterization depending on the patient’s symptoms and clinical condition.

Professional and Academic Role

Prof. Dr. Momin Khan Afridi currently practices as a Consultant Cardiologist at Peshawar General Hospital. The hospital also identifies him as its Medical Director and describes his involvement in training and mentoring cardiology residents and postgraduate medical trainees.

He has also served as a Consultant Cardiologist at Rehman Medical Institute from 2012 to 2022.

Does he perform angiography and angioplasty?
Yes. Coronary angiography and angioplasty are among his documented areas of interventional expertise.

Does he implant pacemakers?
Yes. His documented expertise includes single- and dual-chamber permanent pacemaker implantation.