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clinical study

Clinical outcome of incidental pulmonary embolism detected by artificial intelligence software: a retrospective analysis

Materials & Methods

iPE algorithm was applied retrospectively to 2793 consecutive patients undergoing Chest CT between 05/2020 to 01/2021 and compared to the original radiology report. Concordant cases between the original report and AI were considered ground truth. Discordant cases deemed positive by AI and negative by the report were reassessed by the Radiologist.

Results

iPE prevelance was 2.3% (65/2792). 45 cases were positive by both AI and radiologist report and AI detected 23 additional discordant positive cases.87% (20/23) were considered TP on secondary review. The AI enhanced detection rate was 44.4% (20/45). 10% (2/20) were chronic PE, 90% (18/20) were acute/subacute PE. 70% (14/20) were subsegmental PE. 40% (8/20) had follow-up imaging: In 50% (4/8) cases iPE was not resolved. In 38% (3/8) patients iPE was noticed on follow-up and reported. In all 3, anticoagulation therapy was initiated. The average treatment delay was 132 days. In 35% (3/20) discrepant anticoagulation was given for other reasons. In the remaining 65% (13/20) cases, iPE was unnoticed by the radiologist or clinician and the patient did not receive any treatment. 25% (5/20) patients died of unrelated causes.

Conclusions

The improved detection rate of iPE by AI may bring significant benefits for prompt management in selected individuals, especially the ones at risk for recurrent thromboembolic events.

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Marlee Ravid

<p>Marlee Ravid brings over a decade of experience in content marketing, communications and customer engagement to her role as Customer Marketing Manager at Aidoc.</p> <p>She strategically executes innovative programs that amplify the leadership of both Aidoc and its customers, helping to position them as visionaries in healthcare. Having been with Aidoc since its early days, Ravid has worked closely with leadership to build and implement comprehensive marketing strategies, from content development to demand generation and brand awareness.</p> <p>She holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University and a master’s degree from Tel Aviv University.</p>

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<p>Heather Cmiel is an accomplished marketing and communications leader with a proven track record of driving business results using integrated marketing, brand and communications strategies combined with execution excellence. She currently serves as the Vice President of Brand and Communications at Aidoc.</p> <p>Cmiel previously led marketing communications for the Medical Solutions Division at 3M Health Care, now Solventum. Her extensive experience also includes key roles at Bellmont Partners, Weber Shandwick and Maccabee Group.</p> <p>She holds a master’s degree in communication from Purdue University, and is an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas. Cmiel is an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and is a past president of the Minnesota PRSA chapter.</p>