Sakra World Hospital Upgrades to AI-Supported dStream Achieva 3.0T MRI System

Bengaluru, 29th August 2024 – Sakra World Hospital, India’s first fully FDI-funded multispecialty hospital in Bengaluru, proudly relaunched the “dStream Achieva 3.0T MR,” the most advanced digital MRI machine available. This installation marks a significant upgrade from traditional analog systems. The inauguration was led by the esteemed Managing Director, Mr. Yuichi Nagano, with remarks from Mr. Naoya Matsumi, Deputy Managing Director, and Mr. Lovekesh Phasu, Group Chief Operating Officer. As one of the few hospitals in the region to possess this cutting-edge technology, Sakra continues to set the standard for exceptional patient care.

The “dStream Achieva 3.0T MR” revolutionizes medical imaging by leveraging AI-supported workflows to deliver unmatched diagnostic precision and care efficiency for patients. This advanced system offers numerous benefits that significantly enhance the patient experience. It drastically reduces MRI scan times, allowing for quicker diagnoses and less time spent in the MRI suite. Designed with patient comfort in mind, the system alleviates anxiety and improves the accuracy of first-time imaging. Its superior image quality, with digital clarity and higher resolution, ensures that physicians receive the most accurate images for precise treatment planning.

Moreover, patients benefit from clear, multi-language instructions throughout the process, improving communication and comfort. The system also features integrated camera monitoring, ensuring continuous patient safety and comfort during the scan, while operating with reduced noise levels to further enhance the patient experience.

“At Sakra World Hospital, we are dedicated to advancing technology to enhance patient outcomes,” said Mr. Yuichi Nagano, Managing Director, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru. “The new MRI system underscores our commitment to improving diagnostic precision and efficiency while prioritizing patient well-being.”

“The dStream Achieva 3.0T MR reinforces Sakra World Hospital’s position at the forefront of medical innovation,” said Mr. Naoya Matsumi, Deputy Managing Director, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru. “This advancement provides faster, more accurate imaging and sets a new standard for care in the region.”

Mr. Lovekesh Phasu, Group Chief Operating Officer, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru shared, “The upgrade to the AI-based dStream Achieva 3.0T MR promises to enhance patient care through innovation, offering a more efficient and comfortable experience. It upholds the highest standards in medical imaging and promises future advancements in healthcare.”

“With up to 40% faster scan times, significantly better image quality, high-performing gradients as well as intuitive AI-enabled software applications, the d-STREAM ACHIEVA 3 TESLA MRI is a significant upgrade. In addition to that, the availability of a wide range of applications for our high-volume hospital, as well as an overall comfortable patient experience will be a major step towards even more enhanced patient care, which is what we, at the SAKRA Department of Radiology, are committed to providing,” said Dr. Anisha Tandon, Head of Department of Radiology at Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore.