US Heart Health Non-Profit Using Israeli AI For Cardiovascular Care

Israeli AI-driven healthcare company Aidoc is collaborating with the American College of Cardiology (ACC), a nonprofit medical association, to use artificial intelligence for cardiovascular care in patients with coronary artery calcification. 

Coronary calcification occurs when calcium builds up the plaque in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle, which increases a patient’s risk of a heart attack. 

The ACC will use Aidoc’s AI technology to improve the identification of patients with coronary artery calcification. 

Aidoc’s FDA-approved solution applies a highly accurate algorithm to analyze X-ray images. Its AI platform scans and processes high volumes of images without disrupting workflow and does not require any additional infrastructure or maintenance efforts.

With this collaboration, both are expecting that every patient undergoing a CT scan will also get an assessment for the presence of coronary artery calcification.

“Our collaboration with Aidoc is aligned with the ACC’s mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all,” said Ami Bhatt, Chief Innovation Officer at ACC. 

“Collaborating with the American College of Cardiology represents a landmark moment in our mission to harness AI’s potential in healthcare. ACC is renowned for its dedication to advancing cardiovascular care globally, and we are honored to work alongside them to elevate clinical management and enable equitable, preventative, state-of-the-art care,” said Demetri Giannikopoulos, Vice President of Innovation at Aidoc. 

“Together, we can revolutionize how coronary artery calcium is detected and treated, profoundly impacting countless patients’ lives. This collaboration is a testament to our shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of medical innovation,” he said.