AI saves Emirati police officer’s life in Dubai heart attack case

• AI-powered surgery gives Emirati officer a second chance.
• 26-year-old man was back on duty after the operation.
• Doctors say AI is rapidly evolving.

According to a doctor in Dubai, artificial intelligence (AI) was crucial in preserving the life of a 26-year-old Emirati police officer who had just suffered a heart attack.

“AI enhanced the intravascular imaging during the medical procedure that helped us to precisely measure the correct size of the stent that we used for the artery,” said Dr. Shady Habboush, a consultant interventional cardiologist at Saudi German Hospital in Dubai.

Dr Habboush said: “Initially, the lesion in the patient’s right coronary artery appeared manageable, seemingly measuring around 2.5mm in diameter. However, AI analysis indicated a substantial discrepancy, revealing the actual diameter to be 4 mm. This significant difference is crucial in coronary artery treatments, where precision is paramount.”

AI helped to find the discrepancy and quickly resolve the operation.

“Without AI intervention, a stent that is smaller than required would have been used but because the patient actually had a bigger lesion, it would have gradually led to the closing of the artery over time,” explained Dr. Habboush.

“The rapid advancement of AI in healthcare has been a game-changer, and nowhere is this more evident than in the recent case of our patient at the hospital in Dubai. AI has not only saved a life but also showcased the important potential of this technology,” he underscored.

The patient, M. Abdulla Murad, who had an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), is now back at work. He said, “I owe my life to AI technology. I’m now pain-free and resuming my duties. Because of AI intervention, there was a rapid turnaround, and I was discharged just a day after the procedure.”

AI is being used by medical professionals more often to anticipate the outcomes of surgical and medicinal decisions.

Dr Habboush noted: “AI enhances our medical practice, providing infinite accuracy and saving valuable time. Its role in healthcare is rapidly evolving, becoming an indispensable tool for medical professionals. AI offers unparalleled precision, reduces time spent on routine tasks, and, most importantly, saves lives.

“In cardiology, time is critical. With AI, we’re not just improving outcomes; we’re transforming lives

His counsel to his patient is simple: take his diabetes seriously and take his medicine as directed. His dedication, combined with AI’s accuracy, provides a comforting “lifetime guarantee” against such occurrences.

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