Medical doctors and specialists at the University Hospital of the West Indies are now able to perform minimally invasive tests and procedures to diagnose and treat some of the most complex medical cases. Medical Chief of Staff, Dr Carl Bruce says this approach is well needed as health care has changed.
With cerebrovascular disease, stroke and brain hemorrhage identified as the leading cause of death based on data from 2005 to 2015 at the University Hospital of the West Indies, doctors are examining other means to improve quality of care and patient outcomes.
“We have looked at the traditional approach including open surgery and treating the patient in the intensive care unit and we thought that the technology was at the point where we could transfer some of the minimal invasive technology with our partners within the Caribbean and within the Global sphere to deliver the treatment of chronic non communicable diseases,” explained Dr Carl Bruce.
Jamaica now boasts the only biplane adult cerebrovascular and cardiovascular suite in the region, with world-class surgeons. Dr Bruce says the UHWI is now able to deliver quality care to patients with various health issues.
“I think the people of Jamaica and the Caribbean, every patient can see how we make a difference in their lives,” he added.
Technology in the medical field has had a massive impact on nearly processes and practices of health care professionals especially in Jamaica. The introduction of this interventional approach and suite has already led to the treatment for over 500 patients.
– KHADIJAH THOMAS
