New Jersey hospital 1st in US to use AI to detect abdominal aortic aneurysm

Cooper University Health Care, located in Camden, New Jersey, has become the pioneering hospital system in the United States to utilise Viz Aortic, an artificial intelligence (AI) software designed for real-time diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysms. This breakthrough was announced in a hospital press release on June 12.

Viz Aortic harnesses the power of AI to detect the presence of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) from CT scan results. Its development aims to equip physicians with a rapid diagnostic tool for efficiently identifying and treating this potentially life-threatening condition.

According to the hospital's news release, the software employs advanced AI algorithms to detect subtle changes in the size and shape of the aorta. This capability provides physicians with a robust resource for early diagnosis and intervention.

Dr. Philip Batista, a vascular and endovascular surgeon at Cooper, spearheaded the first clinical implementation of Viz Aortic. In the release, Dr. Batista expressed his optimism about the technology, stating, "This technology will enable us to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms earlier, which can lead to improved surveillance, more thoughtful interventional planning, and ultimately, lifesaving care."

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