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30. July 2024

Dr. Banno Pins Down Subtle STEMI Case Using PMcardio’s OMI AI Model

Dr. Joseph Banno

This case highlighted the limitations of traditional diagnostic methods and led Dr. Banno to explore innovative solutions for cardiac care. This exploration introduced him to the PMcardio tool, an AI-powered clinical decision support system for ECG interpretation.

“One case that significantly impacted my clinical approach involved a 56-year-old man who presented with acute chest pain to the emergency room. The patient had risk factors, including hypertension and a history of smoking. Initial evaluations showed no ST elevations on the ECG, but his troponin levels were markedly elevated.

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PMcardio OMI AI Model indicated a high probability of Occlusion Myocardial Infarction (OMI).


“Running the patient’s ECG through the PMcardio tool indicated a high probability of Occlusion Myocardial Infarction (OMI), which reinforced my clinical suspicion and prompted an immediate intervention. PMcardio alleviates many challenges in diagnosing OMI by providing high-confidence interpretations that can support clinical judgment. This tool not only reduces diagnostic uncertainty but also enhances the accuracy of cardiac assessments.

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Angiographically confirmed Occlusive Myocardial Infarction (OMI).


“I would recommend the tool to other healthcare professionals. Its ability to learn from large datasets and provide reliable diagnostics far surpasses traditional criteria-based systems. PMcardio has the potential to revolutionize cardiac care, facilitating early and accurate intervention for OMI cases.


Armed with the tool, Dr. Banno integrates AI-driven insights into his ECG assessments, advocating for its broader adoption to optimize cardiac care and improve patient outcomes.

Dr. Banno Pins Down Subtle STEMI Case Using PMcardio's OMI AI Model
Dr. Banno Pins Down Subtle STEMI Case Using PMcardio's OMI AI Model

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Dr. Banno Pins Down Subtle STEMI Case Using PMcardio's OMI AI Model
Dr. Banno Pins Down Subtle STEMI Case Using PMcardio's OMI AI Model

Dr. Hana Hybasek Dzurikova

Dr. Hana Hybasek Dzurikova is a medical educator driving innovation and change in health professions education through technology-enhanced learning.
Dr. Hana Hybasek Dzurikova is a medical educator driving innovation and change in health professions education through technology-enhanced learning.
About PMcardio:

PMcardio is a CE-certified AI that reads ECGs and offers a complex assessment of 49 cardiac conditions. Clinically validated in 15+ studies and trusted by over 100,000 clinicians, it delivers rapid, expert‑level interpretations, empowering emergency physicians, GPs, nurses, paramedics, and cardiologists to act with confidence at the point of care. Available for Individuals and Organizations.

About Powerful Medical:

Established in 2017, Powerful Medical has embarked on a mission to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. We are a medical company backed by 28 world-class cardiologists and led by our expert Scientific Board with decades of experience in daily patient care, clinical research, and medical devices. The results of our research are implemented, developed, certified, and brought to market by our 50+ strong interdisciplinary team of physicians, data scientists, AI experts, software engineers, regulatory specialists, and commercial teams.

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