Hospital unveils £1.8m investment in new high-tech medical equipment

By Keerthana Syam

A new investment in state-of-the-art technology aims to deliver faster diagnosis and treatment of cardiology patients.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital recently opened its newly refurbished Cardiac Catheter Laboratory in Woolwich.

The upgrade includes the latest X-ray technology and contemporary diagnostic and therapeutic tools as part of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust’s (LGT) effort to maintain top-quality care.

The equipment, the first of its kind in London, reduces X-ray radiation exposure during procedures to ensure safer treatments.

With excellent imaging resolution and ergonomics, it enables more efficient procedural times for patients.

Dr Sundip Patel, consultant cardiologist and lead for Cardiac Catheter Laboratory at LGT, said: “This cutting-edge facility allows us to deliver first-class cardiac care closer to home for our patients, saving them the need to travel into central London.

“With the new technology, we can perform faster, in a safer manner, leading to better outcomes and quicker recovery times. Soon, this will also reduce waiting times for both outpatients and inpatients.

“This is a positive step forward in future-proofing our service and enhancing the excellent care we provide as a team to our patients.”

The official opening ceremony was attended by the cardiology team and executive members, including Ben Travis, chief executive, Spencer Prosser, chief finance officer, Moses Ayoola, director of estates and facilities, chief nurse, Louise Crosby, and estates teams.

The event showcased the new state-of-the-art equipment and celebrated the dedication that went into the refurbishment.

Pictured top: NHS staff at the official opening ceremony for the cardia Catheter Laboratory (Picture: LGT)