Uncover the Brain-Heart Connection: Streamlining Workflows for Comprehensive AFib Care | Powered by viz.ai-Uncover the Brain-Heart Connection

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The webinar, hosted by HRX and powered by Viz AI, focused on improving collaboration between neurology and cardiology to enhance atrial fibrillation (AFib) care, particularly following a stroke. Dr. Mehek Dhande and panelists Dr. Ann Bui and Dr. DJ Lakharedi discussed the challenges of managing cryptogenic stroke patients and the necessity for streamlined communication and care pathways involving multiple specialties. <br /><br />A significant part of the discussion revolved around the use of AI and technology to bridge communication gaps and enhance patient care. Viz AI’s platform, originally used for stroke management, is now being adapted to facilitate communication between neurology and cardiology teams, helping expedite the implantation of loop recorders and streamlining post-discharge follow-ups.<br /><br />Dr. Lakharedi emphasized the importance of educating medical teams and aligning them towards a system-wide approach to care, which has already shown improvement in patient outcomes at his institution. The panelists also explored the potential for AI to predict health outcomes, prevent downstream health issues, and personalize medical care, though they stressed the importance of maintaining human oversight.<br /><br />The session concluded with a consensus on the promising role of AI in medical practice provided ethical standards are met and data is used transparently. The panelists underscored the ongoing need for physician involvement to ensure the art of medicine is not compromised. The webinar highlighted the challenges and opportunities inherent in integrating technology into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

HRX

Viz AI

atrial fibrillation

AFib

neurology

cardiology

AI technology

stroke management

cryptogenic stroke

patient care