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“Stroke doesn't wait, and every second counts - how can AI transform this urgency into a life-saving opportunity?”
2025 begins with exciting promise: exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare in episode #37 of our podcast series, AI Heroes. This is the first episode of the year, and we feature two featured guests: Dr. Juan Carlos Tovar, Medical Director at Boehringer Ingelheim Colombia, and Laura Velasquez, President of Arkangel AI. Together, they take us to the heart of one of the main medical emergencies in Colombia and the world: stroke.
Stroke is a critical public health problem. In Colombia, this condition is the third leading cause of deathand the leading cause of disability in adults. “Stroke does not wait. Every minute that passes can mean the difference between life and permanent disability,” Dr. Tovar emphasizes during the podcast.
Speed and accuracy indiagnosis and treatment are crucial, but how to overcome the challenges inherent in the healthcare system? The answer lies in technology, and AI isleading the way.
Artificial intelligence is not only transforming how physicians access information, but also how they act.“With artificial intelligence, we don't just save time; we save lives,”stresses Dr. Tovar. In this episode, we explore how AI is helping to:
· Optimize stroke diagnosisusing advanced tools that analyze medical data in real time.
· Reduce critical times toinitiate effective treatments, such as thrombolysis.
· Generate accurate publichealth maps that allow hospitals and clinics to anticipate patient needs.
During the conversation, we also learned about concrete cases where AI has made a significant difference. From patients who regained their independence thanks to early diagnoses to institutions that have optimized their care protocols, AI is redefining quality standards in healthcare.
“The future of medicine is at the intersection of technology and empathy,” says Laura Velasquez. This podcast not only informs, but inspires decision makers to consider howinnovation can be the catalyst for positive change in their organizations.
This episode of AI Heroes marks the start of a year full of exciting advances in AI applied to healthcare. If you're interested in discovering howthis technology can transform your medical practice or institution, you can't miss this conversation.
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