Zydus Hospitals, Medtronic launch AI-based stroke care network in Gujarat

Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad, and India Medtronic Private Limited, a fully-owned affiliate of American medical devices maker Medtronic announced a collaboration to help patients suffering from a stroke in Gujarat through a hub-and-spoke network.

As part of this partnership, India Medtronic will collaborate with Zydus Hospitals to build an environment that can aid in the prompt diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from a stroke. This will be through the facilitation of locally developed artificial intelligence (AI) based technology as well as by providing tools and techniques to facilitate the medical education and training of doctors in selected remote hospitals.

Michael Blackwell — Medtronic India Vice President said: “At Medtronic, we’re accelerating the development of technologies that can help patients manage their disease while living their lives to the fullest.

“We’ve been consistently partnering with hospitals across India to advance our vision of transforming stroke care for patients in India. Through these collaborations, together we are able to integrate technology to address local healthcare barriers across the care continuum.”

Zydus Hospitals, Medtronic launch AI-based stroke care network in Gujarat. Photo courtesy of Business Wire India.

In larger cities in India that have improved medical infrastructure, patients suffering from stroke have a higher likelihood of receiving a proper diagnosis and the necessary treatment. However, in remote and rural areas, there are many challenges, said Zydus Hospitals.

The collaboration will help the residents of peripheral Gujarat by assisting them to deal with the effects of stroke efficiently. The hub and spoke technology relies on the latest AI capable of understanding the results of a CT scan to detect a stroke.

A team of stroke specialists from Zydus Hospital (hub) could observe the CT scan that was performed in the distant hospital (spoke) and guide the local physician in future patient care. The doctor in the hospital located far away is able to choose the best treatment plan based on the needs of the patient and ensure that the patient gets the appropriate treatment at the appropriate time.

Dr. V N Shah — Zydus Hospitals Mentor and Senior Endocrinologist and Metabolic Physician said: “Medicine as a profession revolves around the patient. The patient-centric approach will take us on the path of constant improvisation. Stroke is a big disabler in developing countries like ours.

“Treatment of any disease starts with quick and efficient detection; the launch of peripheral stroke centers will enhance the survivability of our patients.”