The installation of the advanced 64 slice CT Scan at Sir Sunderlal Hospital located within the Banaras Hindu University has been a major milestone, not only for hospital but for the whole region as well. The project was the brainchild of techno entrepreneur from one of the most reputed families of Varanasi. It has helped people of the region get easy and affordable access to state-of-the-art diagnosis facilities. It is also helping medical students of North India pursue research in the field of radiology without having to study in other states.

The 64 Slice CT Scan is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) with the Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU and the organization. The system was installed at Sir Sunderlal Hospital and operations began in earnest from August 15, 2008. It has been more than seven years now since the installation and the going has been super smooth all the way till date.

Advanced Scanning Facility Available 24/7

The hospital is offering scanning service to patients from Varanasi and surrounding areas on all days of the year including Sundays and holidays. The service is available 24/7 making it extremely convenient for patients to get tested anytime they want. Unlike in the past, they don’t have to travel out of the state for a CT scan.

There is no need even to make advance booking for a scan as all investigations and scanning can be completed on the same day in this state-of-the-art medical facility. The hospital is fully equipped to handle more than 125 patients in a single day. The medical facility has been getting patients not only from Eastern UP but also from Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and other parts of North India.

Greater Convenience At Better Price

Another major benefit that the CT scan BHU brings to the patients is that they can get world class CT scanning facilities in one place and at prices that are significantly lower than what it would cost at other major cities in India.This has come as a huge relief for patients, especially those from the lower financial strata of the society. At BHU, they can now get world class scanning facilities without having to worry about the financial implications of the treatment.

CT Scan BHU offers the advanced 64 Slice CT scanning service using the advanced 64 Slice CT Scanner from General Electric, USA. The center can scan the full heart in a single breath which means that the scanning procedure can be completed in a single breath hold of 10 seconds or 5 heart beats.

The painless and quick investigation process for non-invasive coronary angiography can prove to be a lifesaver for patients as they can get to know the exact position of blockages in the coronary arteries. The report can also reveal the existence of any other heart-related diseases. Doctors can use the report to plan a detailed and accurate treatment process. The facility is also useful to those who have undergone bypass surgery or have any coronary stenting affixed.

Following Facilities Are Available

CT Scan BHU facility offers a host of other investigation facilities for patients using the 64 Slice CT Scan. These include

• CT Colonography
• Virtual Colonography
• Virtual Bronchoscopy
• Pulmonary Angiography
• Abdominal Angiography
• Carotid Angiography and
• Cranial Angiography

Patients no longer have to go to other major cities of India to get these tests done owing to lack of such facilities in Northern India. The benefits of starting the CT Scan BHU at Varanasi are unlimited. Apart from helping patients in getting their illness detected early and making the treatment cost cheaper, it has also helped students of medicine learn more about this powerful technology.