https://theprogressnetwork.org/artificial-intelligence-stroke-recovery/
"Artificial intelligence taketh away, but so doth it giveth. Yes, the
technology exacerbates challenges in education, information, national security,
and mental health. But, boy, was I reminded this week—by an obscure article
detailing a cardiology conference in Madrid—what a boon it is to the medical
field. In England, it has tripled the proportion of stroke patients who fully
recover.
Here’s how it works:
There are three main types of strokes, all of which involve the interruption of
blood flow to the brain but otherwise require different treatment—from blood
thinners for lighter blockages to emergency surgery for more severe ones. When
a patient arrives at a hospital, CT scans that help diagnose the type of stroke
determine the care team’s next steps.
Time is crucial. Patients with strokes caused by blood clots lose 1.9 million
neurons, 14 billion synapses, and 7.5 miles (12km) of brain signal-transmitting
nerve fibers each minute a stroke is left untreated.
Fortunately, speed is the AI program’s superpower. It reads the scans and
produces a “perfusion map” report, which shows clinicians the areas of the
brain that are receiving little to no blood—in only a minute.
This report reaches the entire clinical team immediately and simultaneously,
streamlining a consultation process that used to progress in stages. With the
team in quick lockstep, a stroke patient can begin treatment much faster—in
England, a full hour faster.
In early-stage analysis of pilots run by the National Health Service (NHS),
this has led to a tripling of recovery rates. Nearly half of stroke patients
now recover to the point of functional independence, up from 16%."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
