CT FEST 2012
'CT BUSINESS IS EXPECTED TO RISE MORE THAN RS 600 CRORE, THIS YEAR'
Sanrad, an organisation that specialises in offering affordable medical imaging equipment, in association with MSBIRIA, is organising the CT Fest 2012, Ratish Nair, CEO of Sanrad tells Express Healthcare why they chose to patronise CT Fest, the highlights to look forward for at this year's event and their expectations from it What has made you (Sanrad) lend your support to CT Fest 2012? Sanrad feels privileged to be associated with quality education programmes for radiologists in India. CT Fest 2012 is a well organised programme, with reputed speakers coming from abroad to share their knowledge and experience in the field of CT scan diagnosis. In an effort to make this programme a great success, SANRAD has associated with MSBIRIA, who have taken the initiative to conduct such a premium educational programme in India. Apart from sales and service of CT scanners at affordable costs to customers, we feel that there is a necessity for advanced educational programmes on the latest technology advancements from the world market, interacting with international luminaries in the radiology field gives confidence and imparts knowledge to our radiologists in India. OCTOBER 2012
On the technology front, what are significant developments in the CT modality at large? How is the CT market growing in India? In general, Indian healthcare industry is making great progress and medical equipment industry has advanced tremendously. CT scanners, with advanced application features like 3D imaging of the heart, brain perfusion, 3D scan of bone joints, blood flow imaging and angiographs, dental scans, endoscopic studies etc., are being used for whole body scans
per cent over the previous year, the approximate value of CT business in the previous year was Rs 450 crores and this year it is expected to rise more than Rs 600 crore. Currently, what are Sanrad's offerings to its users in the CT segment. Are you introducing any new variants? Presently, Sanrad is offering refurbished Toshiba CT scanners, from the basic sub second single slice to high-end 16-slice with car-
This year, at CT Fest, new additions like “Rising Stars� will give an opportunity for young talents in radiology to provide accurate information to the physicians and surgeons for improved diagnosis and treatment of patients. The CT scanner market in India shows a positive growth of 20
diac software. Sanrad also offer new MRI scanners, both permanent magnet 0.3T/0.45T and 1.5T superconducting helium-less technology systems. Sanrad has plans to introduce IN IMAGING 47