AI Technology Revolutionizes Stroke Diagnoses at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
By Anushka Malhotra
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Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust implements AI technology, RapidAI, to expedite and enhance stroke diagnoses, ensuring faster treatment decisions for patients and reducing the risk of long-term disability. The innovative software accelerates the review of CT scan images, providing timely alerts to clinicians at the forefront of stroke care.
The National Health Service (NHS) in the Midlands is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance stroke diagnosis, bringing faster and more accurate assessments for patients. Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust has introduced cutting-edge AI technology, specifically the RapidAI software, to revolutionize the detection of brain abnormalities from medical images.
Clinicians at the NHS trust can now leverage RapidAI to process CT scan images swiftly and identify potential issues. Once a CT scan is completed, the software reviews the images and promptly alerts doctors, who can access the information on their smart devices. Dr Kamel Sharobeem, a Consultant Stroke Physician at Sandwell and West Birmingham, expressed his excitement, stating, "I am delighted that we have launched this crucial cutting-edge technology to further improve timely assessment and treatment decisions for our stroke patients."
Time is of the essence in stroke cases, and the RapidAI software plays a pivotal role in expediting the diagnostic process. Dr Sharobeem highlighted the importance of quick treatment decisions, stating,
"Each minute of delay has the potential to cause an increase in long-term disability to the patient, and it’s vital treatment is given quickly."
The digital platform enables efficient decision-making and swift transfers for thrombectomy procedures, a critical aspect in preventing long-term damage.
In cases where a blood clot is detected, patients can receive thrombolysis through injection. For those with a large artery blockage, a specialized neuroscience center is the next destination for a mechanical thrombectomy. This procedure involves removing the clot, restoring blood flow, and preventing further damage.
While the AI software expedites image review, Dr Sharobeem emphasized that the clinical team still makes the final decision. However, the integration of AI technology significantly accelerates the transfer of images, enabling quicker assessments of CT head and CT angiogram scans. Dr Sharobeem concluded,
"Stroke is a life-threatening and disabling condition where the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. For every minute that treatment is not given, a person will lose nearly two million nerve cells, increasing the risk of long-term disability."
The introduction of AI technology marks a significant stride in improving stroke care outcomes, offering patients timely and efficient access to critical treatments.
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