Vista Imaging, in collaboration with Medikabazaar and United Imaging, has introduced India’s first 640-slice AI-enhanced CT scanner at a flagship facility in Hyderabad. The cutting-edge system combines ultra-high resolution imaging with AI-powered reconstruction, low-dose protocols, and intelligent workflow tools to revolutionize diagnostics for cardiac, oncology, neurology, and trauma cases while significantly reducing scan times and radiation exposure.
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The newly installed 640-slice CT scanner from United Imaging, deployed through Medikabazaar’s distribution network and operated by Vista Imaging, delivers exceptional 4D imaging capabilities, AI-driven noise reduction for clearer images at lower radiation doses, automated vessel analysis, and rapid whole-body scans in seconds. The scanner is now live in Hyderabad, offering faster, safer, and more precise diagnostics for complex conditions, with plans to expand similar installations to other major cities as part of a nationwide rollout to elevate India’s diagnostic standards.
Vista Imaging, a leading provider of advanced diagnostic services in South India, has partnered with Medikabazaar India’s largest B2B medical equipment marketplace and global imaging leader United Imaging to install and operationalize the country’s first 640-slice AI-powered CT scanner in Hyderabad. The milestone machine, inaugurated on February 27, 2026, represents a major leap forward in diagnostic imaging capabilities available within the country and is now fully functional at Vista Imaging’s flagship centre, serving patients from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and neighbouring states.
The United Imaging 640-slice CT system stands out for its ultra-high temporal resolution, enabling cardiac imaging with sub-millisecond precision even in patients with irregular heart rhythms, as well as rapid whole-body trauma scans that capture critical details in seconds. Integrated AI algorithms perform real-time image reconstruction, noise suppression, and artifact reduction, allowing diagnostic-quality images at significantly lower radiation doses — a crucial advantage for paediatric, oncology, and repeat-scan patients. The scanner also features automated vessel segmentation, perfusion analysis, dual-energy capabilities for material differentiation, and intelligent workflow tools that streamline technologist operations and radiologist reporting.
Medikabazaar facilitated the procurement, installation, and after-sales support for the high-end system, leveraging its extensive network to ensure seamless logistics and maintenance. Vista Imaging’s clinical team, including senior radiologists and cardiologists, has already begun routine use of the scanner for coronary CT angiography, stroke imaging, oncology staging, and complex musculoskeletal cases, reporting dramatically improved image quality, faster reporting times, and greater diagnostic confidence compared to conventional 128- or 256-slice systems. Early patient feedback highlights shorter scan durations and increased comfort due to the wider bore and quieter operation.
The launch aligns with India’s growing emphasis on early and accurate diagnostics to improve outcomes in high-burden conditions like heart disease, stroke, and cancer. By making 640-slice AI-enhanced imaging accessible in Hyderabad, the collaboration reduces the need for patients to travel to metros like Mumbai or Delhi for advanced scans while setting a new benchmark for private diagnostic centres in tier-1 and tier-2 cities. Vista Imaging and Medikabazaar plan to replicate similar installations in other key locations over the next 12–24 months, supported by United Imaging’s ongoing technical collaboration and training programs.
This development underscores the accelerating pace of advanced imaging adoption in India’s private sector, driven by partnerships between innovative providers, equipment marketplaces, and global technology leaders. The 640-slice scanner at Vista Imaging is expected to benefit thousands of patients annually and contribute to better-informed treatment decisions across specialties.
“Bringing India’s first 640-slice AI-powered CT to Hyderabad means faster, safer, and more precise diagnoses for our patients without them having to leave the city. This is a proud moment in making world-class imaging truly accessible.”
By
HB Team

