The diagnosis of various diseases at the earliest stages of development plays a very important role in being cured. At Apollo, highly skilled professionals work using the latest diagnostic equipment.
At the disposal of the diagnostics department of Apollo, is a unique range of instruments. They make it possible for our highly qualified specialists to do a wide set of tests.
The tests that can be done in the laboratory include everything from the classical morphological ones to the latest genetic ones
The department is excellently equipped: it can do ultrasound tests and X-rays as well as MRI and CT scans. The new multi-spiral CT-scanner makes it possible to get cross-section and also three-dimensional images of the organs.
The hospitals’ services are supported by sophisticated technology that is made available to improve the precision and speed in diagnosis. The use of technology by experienced medical professionals in enhancing patient care is special to the Apollo service. The latest technology is effectively employed in the diagnosis as well as treatment of the patient. Service excellence is achieved through an ideal blend of medical brilliance and personalized care.
Keeping with the tradition of delivering healthcare on par with the best in the world, Apollo relies a great deal on innovation, introspection and improvement to render tender, loving patient care.
Services Offered
Radiology & Imaging Sciences
The Department of Radiology and Imaging and Interventional science consists of the latest equipment manned by qualified doctors and offers 24-hour elective and emergency services.
This is the largest Radiology department under one roof compromising of state-of-the-art supraconducting MRI of Phillips make, Spiral CT scanner, 3D advanced Color Doppler & sonography imaging system from ATC & GE etc.
Interventional Radiology
This department has 800 MA & 500 MA systems exclusively on IITV. All the contrast investigations are performed under direct vision. This is the only department in the state to have dedicated Cathlab exclusively for radiological procedures.
Advanced interventional Radiological procedures are done regularly such as Cerebral angiograms, embolisations of cerebral AVMs and Tumors, Endovascular coiling of cerebral aneurysms.
Endovascular management for gastrointestinal haemorrhage and percutaneous stenting of the biliary system, Trans-jugular portacaval stenting as a therapy for cirrhotic patients to correct bleeding without surgery. Transhepatic biliary drainages and stenting of the biliary system are also routinely practised.
Equipment
M.R.I.
The 1.5 Tesla MRI with Ambient Experience from Philips Medical Systems is the first of its kind in India and exemplifies the patient-centric nature of the MRI with great imaging technology at its heart. With 16 times faster imaging, the MRI room transforms itself into a patient-friendly ambience with the patient’s choice of animations, synchronized soothing music and room lighting.
It exemplifies the patient-centric nature of the MRI with great imaging technology at its heart. It overcomes patient unfriendly aspects while giving the doctors images that are more precise and more informative
It is the only unit for CSF flow in the state to diagnose Dementia (old age-related). Advanced MR Angio package to image the blood vessels of the head and body without injecting contrast media. MR guided interventional procedures are also being practised routinely.
Spiral high-resolution CT Scan
The incidence of heart diseases is increasing at a tremendous pace and more Indians are dying due to heart diseases than citizens of any other nation. The only way to tackle this problem is to screen large sections of our population identify those at risk and introduce appropriate interventions.
64 Slice cardiac CT Scan from Philips Medical Systems launched at Apollo Health City, Hyderabad is acknowledged to be the quickest, safest, most convenient and most accurate producing high-resolution images of the heart. In addition to the heart, it is an extremely powerful diagnostic tool for other organs of the body.
This non-invasive scan scans the entire heart in a few seconds, gives the physicians a good insight into the functioning of the heart and helps in identifying disease at the earliest stage
- Can study 40 cms of any part of the body in 42 sec. With instant image reviewing on the console. It also has a bi-directional spiral scanning facility.
- High resolution scans for minute structures like the internal ear, pituitary glands, sinuses, lungs etc.
- 3D reconstruction of any part of the body for plastic surgery or
- Traumatic assessment
- Reconstruction surgery
- Orthopaedic consultation
- Oncological evaluation
Mammography unit
High-quality x-ray screen mammography is the most important factor in the early detection of breast abnormalities.
Ultra mark 9 (H.D.L)
- Trans-Cranial colour Duplex Doppler (MCA, ACA, basilar arteries)
- Carotid Doppler, Vertebral Doppler
- High-resolution Ultra sound for breast, thyroid & para thyroid
- Stroke TIA etc., Peripheral arterial diseases. Pre-operative assessment of PV, SV&HV for TIPS & Surgery
- The portal vein, splenic vein, Splenic Artery and SMA thrombosis and scrotal Doppler in important and others. Penile and scrotal Doppler in impotence and other disorders
- Placenta foetal complications
- High-risk pregnancies