An innovative AI-powered imaging tool is revolutionizing stroke detection in England, leading to faster treatment and improved patient outcomes. Deployed in over 70 hospitals, this technology analyzes brain scans within minutes, enabling clinicians to efficiently identify clots and promptly decide on urgent procedures like thrombectomy. A study published in The Lancet Digital Health highlights that approximately 15,000 patients have benefited from AI-assisted reviews, with thrombectomy rates doubling from 2.3% to 4.6% at facilities utilizing the tool. Time is crucial in stroke care; every 20-minute delay in thrombectomy decreases the likelihood of full recovery by about 1%. The AI system has also shortened the average ‘door-in to door-out’ time by 64 minutes, enhancing patient accessibility to specialized treatment. Health leaders emphasize that this real-world evidence supports AI imaging’s role in saving lives and reducing disabilities post-stroke, prompting a nationwide implementation across England’s stroke services.
