In the bustling city of Kozhikode, India, a remarkable healthcare development is taking place. The Kozhikode District Cooperative Hospital (KDCH) has transformed its stroke care capabilities by embracing Qure.ai's AI-powered Stroke Care Suite. For a hospital that sees over 300 stroke patients every year, with just two neurologists shouldering this immense responsibility, this technological leap has been nothing short of transformative.
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A New Era in Stroke Diagnosis and Treatment
The impact of integrating Qure.ai's Stroke Care Suite has been immediate and profound. At the heart of this transformation is Qure.ai’s qER, an AI solution that analyzes head CT scans in real-time. Gone are the days of waiting anxiously for diagnostic results – now, medical teams can instantly understand both the type and severity of a stroke, particularly crucial for patients needing urgent thrombolysis.
Dr. Radhamani, the senior neurologist at KDCH, speaks with evident enthusiasm about the changes. “Qure.ai’s technology has been instrumental in reducing our door-to-needle time. Previously, manual assessments caused delays, but now we can identify ischemic strokes swiftly, allowing timely thrombolysis.”
The practical benefits extend beyond just faster diagnoses. Dr. Radhamani points out how a seemingly simple feature – having scan results at her fingertips through her mobile phone – has made a world of difference. With the radiology department and her department in different blocks, this instant access eliminates countless trips back and forth, saving crucial minutes when they matter most.
The numbers tell a compelling story: in just the past year, KDCH has successfully performed over 100 thrombolysis procedures. This means more patients can receive life-saving treatment right there at KDCH, sparing them the stress and delay of hospital transfers.
Dr. Radhamani using Qure app for real-time collaboration with stroke care teams
Building Bridges for Advanced Care
Sometimes, stroke patients need more complex interventions, like mechanical thrombectomy – a delicate procedure to remove larger brain clots. For these cases, KDCH works hand-in-hand with Aster MIMS, their partner hospital in Kozhikode deployed via the Hub and Spoke model. About 50 patients make this journey annually, but thanks to the Stroke Care Suite, it's no longer a fragmented process. Real-time image sharing means both medical teams can work in perfect sync, ensuring seamless care transitions.
As Dr. Radhamani reflects, “Having Qure.ai’s Stroke Care Suite has transformed how we collaborate with Aster MIMS,” says Dr Radhamani. “Even with a small team, we’re able to manage stroke care efficiently and provide the right care at the right time.”
Reimagining Rural Healthcare Through Connected Care
The partnership between KDCH, Qure.ai, and Aster MIMS showcases something powerful: how AI-powered hub-and-spoke healthcare can bring world-class stroke care to resource-limited areas. Whether it's enabling swift local treatment or facilitating smooth transfers for specialized care, this connected approach is doing more than just saving time – it's saving lives across the entire healthcare network.
