New AI Heart scan can Predict future Blockages long before Symptoms appear
Fountain Life, a health technology company, has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered coronary artery scanner that is able to predict heart attack risks years before symptoms appear. The outpatient procedure involves injecting a dye into the vein and performing a rapid CT scan of the heart.
Artificial intelligence technology analyzes the scan results, detects the amount and type of plaque present, and provides insights into heart health. The scan offers a non-invasive alternative to traditional procedures and has the potential to help people reverse heart disease. Fountain Life plans to make its AI healthcare services more available in partnership with doctors.
The company’s goal is to shift healthcare from reactive to proactive, focusing on early detection and prevention of chronic disease. The AI model is trained on large data sets, including asymptomatic conditions, to improve accuracy. In addition to the heart scan, Fountain Life also offers a full-body MRI that uses artificial intelligence technology to detect various abnormalities, including cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
Cardiologists recognize the potential of AI in early detection and treatment decision-making. Patients who have undergone AI coronary artery scanning have expressed gratitude for the potential of this technology to save lives. Fountain Life aims to complement the work of cardiologists, using AI as a tool to improve their capabilities.
AI adoption in healthcare may face challenges due to the clinical latency gap and payment models, but the company believes in the potential to improve outcomes by addressing health issues at its roots. The risk of LA artery scanning is minimal, as it involves only a low dose of radiation equivalent to a transatlantic flight. Fountain Life is intent on reducing costs and improving outcomes, enabling people to live long and healthy lives by detecting problems early and reversing them at a low cost.