Cardio Explorer® improves ischemia prediction in Rubidium PET — new validation study
Originally published on explorishealth.com
Obstructive stenosis refers to the significant narrowing of a coronary blood vessel, while ischemia is a broader term indicating insufficient blood supply to the heart, which can result from various factors, including obstructive stenosis.
Clinicians aim to develop a thorough understanding of your heart health by examining both its structural components, such as identifying blockages in the arteries (obstructive stenosis), and evaluating its functional aspects, including conditions like ischemia, which refers to inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle.
In a groundbreaking study with 2,400+ patients (EPMA 2023; Frey et al.), Cardio Explorer® has been proven to predict ischemia (on Rubidium PET-CT imaging), with a precision comparable to a cardiac CT and MRI, and significantly better than the existing scores of the European and American Societies of Cardiology.This dual functionality is crucial and demonstrates that easily available variables can be used to not only assess the presence of narrowed arteries but also evaluate the functional impact on blood flow to the heart muscle.The peer-reviewed success of Cardio Explorer® signals the potential of AI to revolutionize healthcare, offering a more intelligent, precise, and accessible approach to advancing heart health.
Interested in how Cardio Explorer® applies to your coronary pathway? Our team is happy to walk you through the platform and the evidence behind it.
