Aster Hospital Mankhool has become the first hospital in the Gulf region to introduce the Cornaris P80/P80-E Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) platform, a next-generation heart imaging technology designed to provide highly detailed, real-time images from inside coronary arteries. The advanced “3-in-1” imaging system enables clinicians to accurately assess the location, severity, and composition of artery blockages, supporting more precise diagnosis and treatment of complex coronary artery disease.
Dr. Naveed Ahmed, Head of Cardiac Services, Aster Hospitals & Clinics, UAE, said “This technology allows us to see the heart artery in a completely new way. Instead of relying only on traditional images, we can now understand the structure and composition of the blockage, assess the surrounding artery environment in greater detail, and perform functional assessment of the treated vessel. This enables greater precision during complex procedures and helps us make more informed clinical decisions to achieve better patient outcomes.
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The technology was recently used during a complex coronary intervention on a 52-year-old patient diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS-NSTEMI). OCT imaging enabled a detailed internal assessment of the affected artery, guiding treatment with a drug-eluting stent, a drug-coated balloon, and intervention on an additional lesion. The procedure successfully restored normal blood flow, and the patient was discharged the following day in stable condition.
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Dr. Sherbaz Bichu, CEO – Aster Hospitals & Clinics, UAE, Oman & Bahrain, said “At Aster Hospital, we are proud to be the first in the Gulf to introduce this next-generation heart imaging technology. Our patients deserve access to advanced diagnostic tools that enable our clinical teams to make more precise and informed treatment decisions.
The Cornaris P80/P80-E offers multiple imaging modes, allowing clinicians to capture detailed artery scans in as little as one second during Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). The platform combines multiple diagnostic capabilities into a single system, supporting improved procedural precision and advancing cardiovascular care through faster, high-resolution intravascular imaging.
