New Catheterisation lab to treat cardiac patients

Shirley Wijesinghe

COLOMBO: Nawaloka Hospital Limited (NHL) can now treat more cardiac patients after the opening of newly installed, Ultra Modern State of Art Technology Catheterisation Laboratory, (CATH LAB) at the hospital complex by NHL Group Chairman, Deshamanya H.K.Darmadasa.

The Lab is occupied with a Holland made, Allura FD10, an expert system, intelligent enough to work seamlessly with cardiologists and acting as an extension of one's senses. The machine is valued at Rs. 115 million for the machine system.

The latest introduction will enable the cardiac patients to get more accurate information in diagnosing cardiovascular diseases rapidly. Early detection of abnormality of a heart patient will help prevent or delay the complications, said Cardiologist, Wasantha Hettiarachchi.

NHL Managing Director Jayantha Darmadasa and Directors Riency Wijetilake, Prof. Lal Chandrasena, Thilak de Soysa also participated in the opening ceremony.