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“ The use of the new application is a step forward in expediting the treatment of pulmonary embolisms because the Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) allows the images to be evaluated in a systematic manner according to predefined criteria ,” said Frans Van den Bergh , Interventional Radiologist at UZ Brussel . clinical data including the right-ventricle-to-left ventricle ratio , an important predictor of adverse outcomes in acute PE . The app ’ s chat feature allows for secure cross-departmental discussion and for rapid action to be taken . Every step in the imaging workflow – from acquisition and algorithm activation to care escalation – is automatically facilitated by Aidoc ’ s industry-leading operating system , the Aidoc aiOS .

“ As our first partner in Europe , UZ Brussel is no stranger to AI – it was the first to implement our entire suite of Radiology AI solutions and now it is the very first hospital in Europe to deploy AI across service lines to manage and treat acute PE patients ,” said Jeremy De Sy , RVP Sales and Innovation Europe at Aidoc . “ This innovative approach not only enhances patient care but also sets the stage for a promising future of AI-driven healthcare across Europe .”

Pulmonary embolism is the third most common acute cardiovascular syndrome , resulting from a blood clot obstructing a lung artery , and can be swiftly fatal without prompt diagnosis and treatment . Early initiation of treatment is associated with better outcomes , but with hospital admissions on the rise and increased demand for CT scans from emergency departments , rapid communication of results to referring physicians is a constant challenge for radiologists . AI-driven PERT solutions deployed in hospitals in the US have shown great success , resulting in 40 % reduction in time-to-treatment and 37 % decrease in the length of hospital stays .

Aidoc automatically flags suspected positive cases of PE and sends an automatic alert to UZ Brussel ’ s Pulmonary Embolism Response Team .

“ We are thrilled about our ongoing collaboration with Aidoc ,” said Marc Noppen , CEO of UZ Brussel . “ I ’ m delighted to witness Aidoc ’ s AI platform expand beyond radiology , delivering value to other service lines , which promises to bring huge benefits to our patients .”

Aidoc ’ s always-on AI has already been running at UZB , assessing all chest CT exams for PE and prioritising suspected positive cases in the radiology workflow . Now , when a suspected acute PE case is identified by Aidoc ’ s AI , PERT members – comprising an interventional radiologist , cardiologist , pulmonologist and intensivist – receive a notification via Aidoc ’ s mobile app . The notification includes images and

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