lcmh.com 13 RapidAI for stroke care When it comes to treating a patient experiencing a stroke, every minute matters. The team at Memorial, in partnership with Tulane Medical Center, uses RapidAI technology to help care teams identify signs of stroke faster and coordinate the next steps in treatment. RapidAI reviews advanced brain imaging, including CT and CTA scans, to help detect bleeding in the brain and blocked blood vessels that may require urgent treatment. It also supports CT perfusion imaging, which creates color-coded maps that help providers see areas of the brain that may still be saved. This added information helps Memorial’s stroke team make faster, more informed decisions, including when a patient may need medication to dissolve a clot or transfer for a procedure to remove a blockage. By combining advanced imaging, AI support and physician expertise, Memorial is helping to bring timely stroke care to patients in Southwest Louisiana. New tools, same trusted teams Heartflow Analysis: A noninvasive look into your heart’s health Lake Charles Memorial Health System is using Heartflow Analysis to give providers a clearer look at a patient’s heart health without the need for invasive testing. The technology uses images from a coronary CTA (computed tomography angiography) scan to create a personalized 3D model of the coronary arteries. This model shows how plaque buildup may be affecting blood flow to the heart and identifies the amount, location and type of plaque present. For Memorial’s Heart and Vascular team, that information can help paint a more complete picture of a patient’s heart disease risk and guide a treatment plan based on their individual needs. For patients, it can mean a simpler testing experience, clearer answers and a better understanding of what comes next.
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