Main Tent: Harnessing AI for Improved Care in Cardiology, Featuring Viz.ai-Harnessing AI for Improved Care in Cardiology

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Chris Manzi, CEO of Viz.ai, shares his journey from being a neurosurgeon in the UK to leading a tech-driven healthcare company. His pivotal shift occurred during his studies at Stanford, where the intersection of medicine and deep learning inspired him to create solutions that improve patient outcomes. Viz.ai specializes in leveraging AI to expedite critical workflows, like ischemic stroke treatment, by reducing time to treatment, potentially saving millions of brain cells. The technology integrates with EHR systems and various medical imaging platforms, providing timely alerts to relevant specialists, thus enhancing care coordination and reducing patient fall-throughs. Manzi emphasizes the importance of focusing on patient outcomes and collaborating with clinical innovators for successful technology implementation. He also discusses the ethical considerations surrounding AI, advocating for minimizing bias and ensuring patient-focused solutions. The conversation underscores the need for collaboration between innovators and clinicians to address the unique challenges within healthcare systems, whether in the US or globally. Finally, Manzi touches on the significance of resilience and a growth mindset in overcoming challenges in the healthcare technology space and encourages clinicians to actively engage in the evolving landscape of medical innovations.

Keywords

Chris Manzi

Viz.ai

neurosurgeon

AI in healthcare

ischemic stroke treatment

EHR integration

patient outcomes

ethical AI