Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Teynampet, has launched its most advanced Cath Lab, a transformative addition to Chennai’s healthcare infrastructure. This system is a specialised treatment room where doctors perform highly complex, life-saving procedures without the need for open surgery, empowering clinicians to work with greater speed, precision, and patient safety across cardiology, neurology, and interventional oncology.
The new facility was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister for Tamil Development, Information & Publicity, Govt of Tamil nadu, Thiru M.P. Swaminathan in the presence Mr. Harshad Reddy, Director, Group Oncology & International, Dr. Madhu Sasidhar, President & CEO, Apollo Hospitals and Dr. A.L. Narayanan, Clinical Lead and HOD, Interventional Cardiology, Apollo Speciality Hospitals.
Mr. Harshad Reddy, Director, Group Oncology & International, Apollo Hospitals, said, “The launch of advanced Cath Lab marks yet another milestone in Apollo’s journey towards technology-driven, precision care. This facility gives our doctors enhanced capabilities, they can make better diagnosis, act faster in emergencies, and treat patients across cardiology, neurology, and oncology with unprecedented safety and precision. This advanced Cath Lab will enable patients to benefit from faster, minimally invasive interventions and improved outcomes.”
Dr. A.L. Narayanan, Clinical Lead and HOD, Interventional Cardiology, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Teynampet, said, “Our new Cath Lab represents the future of interventional medicine—safe, precise, and patient-centric. With superior imaging that functions like GPS for the human body and real-time navigation, we are now equipped to tackle some of the most challenging cardiac, neurovascular, and oncological cases with confidence and speed. The ability to visualise vessels and structures in such detail means we can perform complex interventions with smaller incisions, reduced radiation exposure, and faster recovery times. It is a significant step forward in ensuring timely, life-saving care for our community.”
Positioned at the heart of the city, the new Cath Lab leverages high-resolution 3D imaging, advanced stent motion visualisation, comprehensive neurovascular support, and low-dose radiation technology to deliver fast, safe, and targeted care. Patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes, and complex vascular conditions, as well as certain cancers, can now receive critical treatment through minimally invasive procedures that require only small incisions or catheter insertions. The enhanced precision and reduced need for open surgery offer quicker recovery, improved outcomes, and the ability to save lives by acting swiftly in emergencies.
