Key Highlights
- Strategic collaboration between Viz.ai and Medtronic aims to improve care coordination for cryptogenic stroke patients.
- The Viz Connect™ solution facilitates automated communication between neurology and cardiology, enhancing patient care.
- Recent studies highlight the need for standardized care pathways between neurology and cardiology to ensure effective treatment for stroke patients.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “Through our collaboration with Medtronic, we have the opportunity to bring cardiology and neurology closer together by using software tools that help facilitate stroke patient care,” – Chris Mansi, MD, CEO and co-founder at Viz.ai
- “We look forward to helping hospital care teams more easily get patients to the right specialist at the right time,” – Stacey Churchwell, Vice President and General Manager, Cardiovascular Diagnostics and Services at Medtronic
SoHC's Take
The partnership between Viz.ai and Medtronic represents a significant step forward in the integration of AI and machine learning technologies in the healthcare sector, specifically in the area of stroke care. By leveraging Viz.ai’s innovative AI-powered Viz Connect™ solution, this collaboration aims to bridge the communication gap between neurology and cardiology teams. The ultimate goal is to ensure that stroke patients, especially those at risk of atrial fibrillation post-stroke, receive timely and appropriate care. This is particularly crucial for cryptogenic stroke patients, who require a thorough cardiac workup to identify the underlying causes of their condition and prevent potential recurrences. The use of AI tools in facilitating seamless communication across medical disciplines is a forward-thinking approach that could set new standards in patient care coordination, with the potential to significantly reduce the time to treatment and improve patient outcomes.
