On our way to Toronto

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Our CEO will participate in the programme with the intention to understand Canadian market better and broaden our network.

Case of a COVID-19 female presented with pericardial effusion

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A case report published in JACC described a female who presented into a hospital with progressive shortness of breath. X-ray scan was inconclusive and therefore a heart ultrasound examination was performed. It showed a collection of blood within the pericardial cavity (called pericardial hemorrhagic effusion). The pathology later progressed into Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (also known as “broken heart disease”).

Standpoint on Data Privacy and AI

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The global pandemic has shattered the world. Not only in financial and health terms. We see how Private Data becomes undermined during the crisis.

Right Ventricle function in COVID-19 patients

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The study published in JACC Cardiovascual Imaging evaluated the importance of Right Ventricular Longitudinal Strain (RVLS) in prognosis of COVID-19 patients with cardiac pathology. It was concluded that RVLS is a powerful predictor of mortality in COVID-19 patients.

Cardiac involvement in COVID-19 and how can AI help?

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A short video from ESC stating the prevalance of COVID-19 patients presenting with symptoms of cardiac involvement. Turns out that cardiac involvment can be met in up to 30% of patients. Unfortuntately, half of them will die… The method of choice here is 2D transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). Recognition of dysfunction of Left Ventricle (LV) during TTE can significantly improve differential diagnosis and patient management.