Aspen Medical has opened a new Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (cath lab) at Lautoka Hospital, which it says signifies an advancement in the provision of world-class cardiac care for the residents of Lautoka and the broader Western Division.
Aspen says the new facility, which is free to Fijian citizens, saw its first patient today.
This facility will enable the hospital to offer a wider range of diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, utilising minimally invasive techniques.
The newly established Cath Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and will be staffed by a specialised team of cardiac professionals.
The facility will support procedures including vessel imaging for the detection of blockages, interventions to open narrowed arteries, implantation of devices for heart rhythm management and cardiac function and pressure assessments.
Aspen Medical’s CEO in Fiji, Gavin Whiteside says the establishment of this Cath Lab for Fijian citizens addresses the critical need for accessible cardiac care within the Western Division.
Previously, patients requiring these specialised interventions often faced the necessity of travelling significant distances for treatment.
Whiteside says the new facility at Lautoka Hospital will improve the timeliness of diagnosis and treatment, leading to enhanced patient outcomes and reduced recovery periods.
The Cath Lab is part of an $11 million investment at Lautoka Hospital, which also includes a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite and a Emergency Department upgrade.
Meanwhile Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Biman Prasad will soon address issues raised regarding the Cath Lab at CWM Hospital.
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