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A gamma camera is a specialised imaging device used in nuclear medicine to capture images of how organs and tissues are functioning. After a patient receives a small, safe dose of a radioactive tracer, the gamma camera radiology equipment detects the gamma rays emitted from within the body and converts them into detailed images that reveal areas of abnormal activity. This gamma ray imaging approach is especially valuable for detecting conditions that may not yet show up on a structural scan like a CT or MRI, including certain bone, thyroid, kidney, and cardiac conditions. At Manipal Hospitals, gamma camera imaging is performed by the Nuclear Medicine department and supports diagnosis across cardiology, oncology, endocrinology, and nephrology.

Mammography is a specialised imaging technique that uses low-dose X-rays to examine breast tissue, helping detect abnormalities such as lumps, calcifications, or early-stage tumours often before they can be felt. It is one of the most effective tools for early breast cancer detection, significantly improving treatment outcomes. At Manipal Hospitals, mammography is performed by the Radiodiagnosis department using a digital mammography machine, offering sharper imaging and lower radiation exposure than older analog systems. It supports both routine screening for women's health and diagnostic evaluation for patients with symptoms, working closely with the Breast Oncology team when further treatment is needed.

A cardiac catheterisation lab, commonly known as a "cardiac cath lab," is a highly specialised hospital unit where doctors perform minimally invasive diagnostic tests and advanced procedures to treat cardiovascular diseases. Equipped with advanced imaging technology, the lab allows medical teams to visualise arteries and precisely evaluate blood flow to and from the heart. This real-time data helps the care team accurately diagnose and immediately treat blockages in the heart's blood vessels. Because these cath lab procedures utilise advanced, minimally invasive techniques, they are safe and carry a low risk of major complications.

Dialysis is a type of treatment for people whose kidneys are not functioning well to filter blood. As a result in people with kidney failure, waste and toxins build up in the bloodstream (which would otherwise get filtered out when you urinate. Dialysis technology does the work of the kidneys by removing waste products and excess fluids from the blood

A PET-CT scan is an advanced imaging technology that combines Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT) in a single scan. It captures both the metabolic activity of cells and detailed structural images of organs and tissues, helping doctors detect disease earlier and more accurately. This PET-CT technology is widely used in cancer care for diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and monitoring response to therapy, and is also valuable in cardiology and neurology. At Manipal Hospitals, the Nuclear Medicine department operates PET-CT services with specialist radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians, supporting faster, more informed treatment decisions across specialities.

The Fibroscan is an advanced, ultrasound-based device that measures liver stiffness to assess scarring, which is a key indicator of fibrosis and cirrhosis. Additionally, it evaluates the amount of fat stored in your liver cells through a technology known as transient elastography. Unlike a traditional liver biopsy, Fibroscan technology is completely non-invasive, painless, and completed in just 10 to 15 minutes. This allows physicians to accurately evaluate liver health without the need for an invasive and painful surgical procedure. Furthermore, the device is an invaluable tool for tracking and monitoring a patient's liver recovery following a transplant, offering a quick, comfortable, and stress-free experience.

A ventilator machine helps patients breathe during critical conditions. It is a life-supporting device that delivers a controlled mix of oxygen and air into the lungs, supporting patients with severe respiratory failure, post-surgical recovery, or critical illness. At Manipal Hospitals, critical care specialists and anaesthesiologists manage ventilator support and calibrate settings to each patient's needs. Ventilator machine usage spans adult, paediatric, and neonatal intensive care, as well as operating theatres during major surgery. Timely and well-monitored ventilator support improves survival outcomes and reduces complications in critically ill patients.

Overview of robotic knee replacement surgery.

A defibrillator machine is a life-saving medical device used to restore a normal heart rhythm during a cardiac emergency. When the heart develops a dangerously irregular rhythm, such as ventricular fibrillation, a defibrillator delivers a controlled electric shock to the heart, allowing it to reset and resume beating normally. Defibrillator technology is a critical part of emergency and cardiac care, used in hospitals, ambulances, operating theatres, and increasingly in public spaces for immediate response to sudden cardiac arrest. At Manipal Hospitals, defibrillators are available across our Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, and Cardiology teams, ensuring rapid response whenever a patient's heart rhythm requires urgent correction.