Real-world results prove Vista AI Scan delivers faster, more consistent and reliable CMR scans

CASE STUDIES

Real-world results prove Vista AI Scan delivers faster, more consistent and reliable CMR scans

December 03, 2024

The Challenge

Brigham & Women’s Hospital (BWH), a leading academic medical center in Boston, Massachusetts, has seen its Cardiac MRI (CMR) volume double over the past decade. As a top-tier institution in cardiac care, continued growth was anticipated. BWH performed 7-15 CMR studies daily, each averaging 60 minutes with high variability. Operating at full capacity, the hospital’s four multi-purpose scanners had an outpatient wait time of 28 days. Filling cancellation or no-show slots was also challenging due to the varying durations of MRI and CMR exams. BWH needed a solution to help address traditional CMR limitations, reduce patient backlogs, and eliminate lengthy wait times.

Vista AI Scan Solution

In 2022, BWH implemented Vista AI Scan, intelligent software for MRI acquisition. Designed to streamline MRI exams, Vista AI Scan automates and simplifies CMR scans, enabling all technologists to produce high-quality scans quickly, consistently, and efficiently. Unlike conventional CMR software, Vista AI Scan can automate the tedious tasks required of a technologist with speed and precision. Vista AI Scan is FDA-cleared and the only 3rd-party software capable of controlling MRI machines during image acquisition and reconstruction. Vista AI Scan is compatible with Siemens and GE MRI systems.

The Impact

26%

Faster CMR scan times

50%

reduction in scan time variance

1-Day

access from a 28-day backlog with 50% more scan slots

Real-World Results
BWH conducted over 2,000 patient studies using Vista AI Scan and experienced 4 major results.

Improved image quality

Consistently achieved higher-quality CMR scans across all technologists, with experience levels ranging from 6 months to 15 years.

Improved scan consistency

Reduced scan time variability by 50% across technologists, enabling shorter and more predictable scheduling blocks.

Achieved faster scans

On Average, AI-assisted scan times were 26% shorter.

Increased patient access

Reduced 28-day patient backlog* to 1 day with 50% more scan slots using existing resources.

“Vista AI Scan is a vital tool to enhance consistency and productivity in cardiac MRI studies for technologists across all experience levels.”

Dr. Raymond Kwong
Director of Cardiac MRI
Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Conclusion
Over 26 months, BWH’s implementation of Vista AI Scan demonstrated significant clinical and operational benefits, improving the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of CMR. Plans are in place to expand to peripheral hospitals, bringing CMR access to more patients.