NEIGRIHMS inaugurated a cutting-edge Biplane Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) system and a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) on Wednesday, which will enhance the hospital’s capabilities in diagnosing and treating complex neurological and blood vessel conditions.
This will be only the second Biplane DSA in the entire North East, a boon not only for the people of Meghalaya but also for the entire region.
The newly installed Biplane DSA system offers high-resolution, real-time imaging from two perpendicular angles, providing comprehensive views of blood vessels in the brain and other critical areas, adding precision in neurovascular imaging.
The integration of the PACS system revolutionises the management of medical images by digitising and centralising image storage, retrieval and distribution. This system enables healthcare professionals to access patient images and reports instantly from any location within the hospital network, facilitating timely and accurate diagnoses, eliminating the need for physical film storage and manual retrieval.
Speaking on the occasion, NEIGRIHMS Director Dr Nalin Mehta said that he had full confidence in the Department of Radiology for providing top class service for critical vascular lesions and the introduction of facilities based on advanced technologies underscored the institute’s commitment to providing world-class healthcare services to the community through excellent diagnostic and interventional care ensuring better outcomes for patients requiring complex procedures.
Medical Superintendent of NEIGRIHMS, Dr Animesh Mishra said that the Biplane DSA would ensure immediate diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as stroke, for which patients used to travel far. Head of the Radiology Department, Dr C Daniala thanked the director for securing these advanced facilities. The equipment, he said, was much needed and the department had worked hard to match the services offered by leading institutions and hospitals. Hiring trained faculty like interventional radiologists,however,was a huge challenge in Meghalaya, he added.
