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AI-enabled aneurysm measurement tool to calculate the volume and surface area of unruptured intracranial aneurysms

"Volumetric AI-driven measurement clearly represents the future of aneurysm management. The paper highlights the power of this extraordinary tool and what it might mean...

RapidAI Editorial Team | October 10, 2022

RapidAI Editorial Team | October 5, 2023

The Impact of Automated Software on Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score

The Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) is essential for clinical decision-making when treating ischemic stroke patients. It helps...

RapidAI Editorial Team | September 19, 2023

Funding brain aneurysm research: Q&A with Christine Buckley of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation

RapidAI is proud to partner with the Brain Aneurysm Foundation (BAF) and support its mission to promote early detection of brain aneurysms by raising...

RapidAI Editorial Team | August 22, 2023

Neurovascular imaging for patients with suspected transient ischemic attack

Approximately 240,000 people in the United States experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA) annually. A TIA is a stroke lasting only a few minutes...

RapidAI Editorial Team | June 29, 2023

Mastering the Art of Patient Transfer: Utilizing RapidAI Software for Seamlessly Transferring Patients to a Different Hospital

Neuroimaging has played a significant role in the stroke workflow following the DAWN and DEFUSE 3 trials and revised guidelines for acute ischemic...

RapidAI Editorial Team | June 9, 2023

Optimal patient selection for endovascular thrombectomy procedure: CT Perfusion versus Non-contrast CT

Landmark stroke clinical trials DAWN and DEFUSE 3 helped validate the benefits of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) procedure in acute ischemic stroke...

RapidAI Editorial Team | April 26, 2023

Neuroprotectant ApTOLL reduced death and disability in acute ischemic stroke patients

ApTOLL, a neuroprotective agent, has shown promising results in the APRIL 1b/2a trial and reduced death and disability when used alongside standard...

RapidAI Editorial Team | March 24, 2023

Intracranial hemorrhage management with Rapid software

Rapid ICH 3.0 and Rapid Hyperdensity represent the best-in-class hemorrhagic solutions supporting clinicians managing intracranial hemorrhage (both...

RapidAI Editorial Team | March 6, 2023

Safety and efficacy of tenecteplase treatment in wake-up stroke patients screened using non-contrast CT

Based on current evidence, treatment with intravenous alteplase is recommended for patients with DWI-FLAIR mismatch or perfusion mismatch on CT or...

RapidAI Editorial Team | January 26, 2023

Mediators of successful reperfusion effect in ischemic stroke patients

Pivotal trials helped establish the role of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) treatment for selected ischemic stroke patients with large vessel...

RapidAI Editorial Team | January 13, 2023

Endovascular thrombectomy beyond the 24-hour window

Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) has revolutionized stroke management.

Christine J. Buckley | January 6, 2023

Genetics of brain aneurysms

A brain aneurysm is a weak or thin spot in the blood vessel wall, which may balloon and fill with blood. An estimated 6.5 million people in the...

RapidAI Editorial Team | December 20, 2022

A recap of key results from RapidAI’s 2022 publications

In 2022, the RapidAI clinical affairs team partnered with physicians across therapeutic areas to help advance research and improve patient outcomes.

RapidAI Editorial Team | December 15, 2022

CT perfusion imaging to predict final infarct volume in basilar artery occlusion thrombectomy patients

Recent randomized clinical trials suggest that endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) could lead to favorable outcomes in basilar artery occlusion (BAO)...

RapidAI Editorial Team | December 7, 2022

Sex differences in WAKE-UP stroke trial

Sex-based differences have been reported in stroke settings. Women often present with more severe stroke symptoms. They may also experience treatment...

RapidAI Editorial Team | November 23, 2022

Hypoperfusion intensity ratio and CBV index as biomarkers to predict intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis-related LVO

Intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) is one of the main causes of large vessel occlusion (LVO). However, it is challenging to diagnose...

RapidAI Editorial Team | November 18, 2022

Thrombectomy outcomes: General versus non-general anesthesia

It is well known that endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) improves clinical outcomes in ischemic stroke patients with an LVO in the anterior circulation.

RapidAI Editorial Team | November 10, 2022

Implications of an AI-enabled volumetric aneurysm measurement tool

Dr. Sahlein and co-authors recently published a retrospective study using an AI-enabled aneurysm measurement tool, Rapid Surgical Preview, to...

RapidAI Editorial Team | November 4, 2022

EVT for ischemic stroke patients with extensive signs of infarction presenting in the extended time window

Landmark stroke trials DAWN and DEFUSE 3 led to a paradigm shift in acute stroke care. The trials expanded the eligibility for endovascular...

RapidAI Editorial Team | October 28, 2022

If you suspect a stroke, BE FAST!

On World Stroke Day, RapidAI is committed to creating awareness about stroke

RapidAI Editorial Team | October 26, 2022

Risk factors for long-term disability in transient ischemic attack patients

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary blockage of blood to the brain that lasts for less than an hour but doesn't cause any deficits....

RapidAI Editorial Team | October 18, 2022

Three Ways AI Can Support Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be as challenging to diagnose as it is to treat, and research shows that very few patients have a strong...

RapidAI Editorial Team | October 13, 2022

Let’s talk about pulmonary embolism

On World Thrombosis Day, Oct 13th, RapidAI is committed to creating awareness about blood clots and pulmonary embolism.

RapidAI Editorial Team | October 10, 2022

AI-enabled aneurysm measurement tool to calculate the volume and surface area of unruptured intracranial aneurysms

"Volumetric AI-driven measurement clearly represents the future of aneurysm management. The paper highlights the power of this extraordinary tool and...

RapidAI Editorial Team | September 29, 2022

tPA administration and venous outflow profile in acute ischemic stroke patients

Good venous outflow (VO) is associated with favorable outcomes and a higher likelihood of reperfusion following endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). Can...

Dr. Jeremy Heit, MD, PhD | September 22, 2022

Imaging platform to visualize and find unruptured brain aneurysms in CTA scans

Unruptured cerebral aneurysms are increasingly identified incidentally and in non-invasive CTA studies.

Christine J. Buckley | September 13, 2022

Managing unruptured brain aneurysm

RapidAI is proud to partner with the Brain Aneurysm Foundation to help educate the public about understanding the signs of a brain aneurysm and how...

RapidAI Editorial Team | August 29, 2022

Assessment of cerebral collateral cascade in ischemic stroke patients

Good cerebral collateral circulation is associated with favorable functional outcomes following EVT. Can a comprehensive cerebral collateral cascade...

RapidAI Editorial Team | August 18, 2022

The impact of pulmonary embolism response teams on acute PE management and outcomes

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common cause of cardiovascular death. Hospitals worldwide initiated the movement to assemble...

RapidAI Editorial Team | July 19, 2022

Perfusion imaging to select basilar artery occlusion patients eligible for EVT

In the last decade, several randomized clinical trials demonstrated the role of CT perfusion (CTP) in evaluating anterior circulation large vessel...

Renato Cunha | July 7, 2022

How AI Is Helping Expand Endovascular Thrombectomy Treatment in South America

Portugués | Español The last decade has brought significant advances in imaging technologies and endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) devices used to...

RapidAI Editorial Team | May 31, 2022

How Having a VTE Coordinator Can Improve Workflow for PE Teams

Most hospitals in the United States have a care pathway for stroke patients, but this is not the case for patients presenting with venous...

RapidAI Editorial Team | April 22, 2022

AI and Pediatric Arterial Ischemic Stroke

A retrospective, observational, clinical cohort study conducted by Melissa J Visser and co-authors showed that it is feasible to use Rapid’s...

Julie Nadeau | April 6, 2022

CMS Extends NTAP for Rapid LVO Through September 2022 – Top Questions to Ask

As a stroke coordinator, neuroscience director, or clinical effectiveness leader, one of your responsibilities is ensuring the clinical, operational,...

RapidAI Editorial Team | March 28, 2022

A Round Up of Notable PE Clinical Studies

The third most common cause of cardiovascular death, pulmonary embolism (PE) remains a key area of focus for clinical researchers globally, with new...

RapidAI Editorial Team | March 16, 2022

Transforming hospital workflow: 6 Considerations for implementing new technologies

Although 98% of healthcare leaders say their organization is implementing an AI strategy, adoption within the emergency room has remained somewhat...

RapidAI Editorial Team | February 10, 2022

5 Questions for RapidAI’s Clinical Learning and Development Team Lead

We spoke with Debi Taylor, Program Director and former stroke coordinator, to learn how her team collaborates with our customers to provide...

RapidAI Editorial Team | February 3, 2022

Rapid Workflow for Stroke mobile app significantly reduces intrahospital treatment times

An analysis of large vessel occlusion (LVO) patient data collected before and after the stroke team’s adoption of the Rapid Workflow for Stroke...

RapidAI Editorial Team | January 28, 2022

Revolutionizing pulmonary embolism care with AI

In today’s climate with COVID-19 continuing to drain hospital resources worldwide, the time care teams spend on making clinical decisions is more...

Dr. Carolina Maier | December 17, 2021

A recap of key results from RapidAI’s 2021 stroke studies

Thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy have revolutionized acute ischemic stroke management in the last two decades. And new AI-powered...

Dr. Carolina Maier | December 10, 2021

Determining optimal patient selection criteria for endovascular thrombectomy 6 hours after symptom onset

Analysis of pooled data from six randomized clinical trials (RCTs) showed that patients who met the imaging profiles of the DAWN and DEFUSE 3 trials...

Krithika Muthukumaran | December 1, 2021

Impact of real-world clinical data on stroke outcomes

In the last two decades, we have seen tremendous advances in cerebrovascular neurosurgery, with new noninvasive imaging techniques, medical devices...

RapidAI Editorial Team | November 23, 2021

Rapid for Angio: Cone-beam CT perfusion processing in patients eligible for endovascular treatment

A prospective pilot study showed that Rapid for Angio’s analysis of cone-beam CT perfusion (CBCTP) data delivers results comparable to that of Rapid...

Krithika Muthukumaran | October 29, 2021

A brief history of stroke care

Look back at how stroke diagnosis and treatment has changed through the ages

Miranda Shaw | October 22, 2021

Transforming PE care: The power of patient data and analytics

In addition to facilitating communication between specialists in pulmonary embolism (PE) care teams, AI solutions such as RapidAI can assist PE care...

Christine J. Buckley | September 17, 2021

Brain aneurysm: Things you need to know

A brain aneurysm is a weak or thin spot that occurs in the blood vessel wall, causing it to balloon out and fill with blood. An estimated 1 in 50...

Dr. Philip R. Delio | August 19, 2021

Rapid ASPECTS aids non-neuroradiologists and improves ASPECT scoring

A recent study my colleagues and I conducted showed that Rapid ASPECTS can help non-neuroradiologists by significantly improving their ASPECT scoring...

Miranda Shaw | July 15, 2021