ISLAMABAD -UNS: Questions have emerged over the decision to take former prime minister Imran Khan to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) after doctors reportedly recommended a CT coronary angiography, as sources claim the required facility at the hospital has remained non-functional for nearly two years.
According to hospital sources, the CT angiography machine at PIMS has been out of order for around two years, and patients requiring the procedure are routinely referred to private hospitals. Sources also claimed that the hospital’s ECG equipment has reliability issues.
The sources alleged that officials involved in taking Khan to PIMS were aware that the CT angiography facility was unavailable but nevertheless chose the hospital for his medical examination.
Further concerns have been raised over the availability of Khan’s previous medical history. Sources said the doctors who had treated him earlier were not present at PIMS and that the medical team examining him did not have access to his previous treatment record.
According to the sources, doctors asked Khan which medicines he had previously been taking, but he was unable to recall their names.
The reported circumstances have raised questions over why Khan was taken to PIMS for an examination requiring a facility that was allegedly known to be non-functional.
The claims regarding the CT angiography equipment, ECG facilities, medical records and the circumstances surrounding the choice of PIMS have not been independently verified and would require an official response from the hospital and relevant authorities.
