Professor Tahir Saghir, Executive Director of NICVD, highlights the significance of the 1st NICVD/SICVD Annual Symposium, emphasizing the impact of environmental factors on cardiovascular health. The opening session focused on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and pollution-related risks. Chief Guest Murtaza Wahab, Mayor of Karachi, announced initiatives to reduce pollution, including restricting heavy traffic on Fridays and creating a pollution-free zone for walking and cycling. The symposium continues with research-driven discussions led by senior cardiologists and physicians from across Pakistan. #nicvd #sicvd #cardiology #interventionalcardiology #medicalsymposium