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AISAP’s CARDIO AI-powered Diagnostic Assessment Software Receives FDA Clearance

DAIC

The platform also offers telemedicine, cloud computing and education tools. Data from the studies demonstrated that AISAP CARDIO enables non-cardiologist physicians to interpret point-of-care echocardiograms just as well as expert cardiologists of the MGB echocardiography lab.

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Abstract TMP19: Implementation of an Outpatient TIA Clinic

Stroke Journal

These patients must undergo appropriate medical assessment, receive treatment for risk factors, and be educated on how to reduce their risk for stroke. If indicated, the patient will be scheduled for an MRI within 24 hours and/or an echocardiogram within 48 hours of the TIA clinic visit.

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Smidt Heart Institute Expert Named Deputy Editor of NEJM AI

DAIC

The recently launched journal will spotlight clinical trials and practice-changing innovations, along with reviews, policy perspectives, and educational materials designed specifically for practicing physicians and clinician leaders interested in leveraging AI. The findings were published in late 2023 in the peer-reviewed journal Nature.

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See how bad the outcome can be if you don't know OMI findings on the ECG, and don't use the Queen of Hearts

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

An echocardiogram showed severely reduced global systolic function with an EF of 20-25% and an LV apical thrombus. An echocardiogram showed an EF of 20-25%. The scan did not find PE, but showed evidence of coronary plaque: There are areas of dense white in the LAD (red and blue circles) and in the first diagonal (green circle).

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Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Improves Performance through Better Medical Record Management

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Surgeon

The Challenges Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, based in Nashville, Tennessee, encountered persistent issues with missing documentation, including anesthesia records, Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiograms, perfusion records, and Pulmonary Function Test results.

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A woman in her 50s with multiple episodes of syncope

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

While awaiting admission to cardiology service, the patient had the following rhythm for approximately ten seconds on the monitor (representative image, courtesy of “ECG Educator Blog”): The patient is in ventricular standstill with no conducted P-waves and no underlying junctional or ventricular escape rhythm kicking in.

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Ascension Saint Thomas Health Improves Performance through Better Medical Record Management

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Surgeon

The Challenges Ascension Saint Thomas Health, based in Nashville, Tennessee, encountered persistent issues with missing documentation, including anesthesia records, Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE), perfusion records, and Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) results.