What is Rapid Aneurysm and How Does it Work?
Rapid Aneurysm, developed by RapidAI®, is an artificial intelligence (AI) imaging technology that helps physicians identify and monitor brain aneurysms. The technology analyzes brain imaging studies and flags suspected aneurysms for the care team to review.
Rapid Aneurysm also creates detailed three-dimensional measurements of an aneurysm’s size, shape and volume and can track changes over time. This provides physicians with consistent information to help evaluate whether an aneurysm is changing and inform next steps in care.
When is Rapid Aneurysm Used?
Rapid Aneurysm may be used to help:
- Detect and evaluate suspected brain aneurysms found on imaging
- Monitor patients with known brain aneurysms
- Measure an aneurysm’s size, shape and volume
- Track changes in an aneurysm over time
- Support treatment planning and follow-up care
Scan Details
Do I Need to Prepare for Rapid Aneurysm?
No additional preparation is needed specifically for Rapid Aneurysm. The technology is integrated into MemorialCare’s imaging workflow and analyzes imaging obtained as part of a patient’s care.
Preparation for the imaging study itself will depend on the type of exam your physician orders.
What Happens When Rapid Aneurysm Analyzes My Imaging?
Rapid Aneurysm automatically analyzes brain imaging and identifies suspected aneurysms for the care team to review. It can create three-dimensional measurements showing an aneurysm’s size, shape and volume and track changes across imaging studies over time.
This additional information supports MemorialCare’s neurovascular specialists as they evaluate the aneurysm and determine whether additional monitoring, testing or treatment may be appropriate.
Does Rapid Aneurysm Require an Additional Test or Appointment?
No. Rapid Aneurysm is incorporated into MemorialCare’s imaging workflow, so patients do not need to schedule an additional appointment specifically for the AI analysis.
Scan Results
What Information Does Rapid Aneurysm Provide?
Rapid Aneurysm provides detailed measurements that can help physicians evaluate a suspected or known brain aneurysm, including its size, shape and volume. It can also compare imaging over time to help physicians identify changes in an aneurysm.
The AI analysis is used to support the care team’s review of the patient’s medical imaging and inform monitoring and treatment decisions.
What Happens If a Brain Aneurysm is Detected?
The next step depends on factors such as the aneurysm’s size, shape and location and the patient’s overall health. Some small, unruptured aneurysms may be monitored with regular imaging, while others may require additional evaluation or treatment.
When treatment is appropriate, options may include minimally invasive aneurysm embolization using coils or stents. MemorialCare Neuroscience Institute deploys aneurysm embolization as a minimally invasive treatment for brain aneurysms.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rapid Aneurysm
No. Rapid Aneurysm is AI technology that analyzes brain imaging obtained as part of a patient’s care. It does not require a separate appointment or scan specifically for the AI analysis.
Rapid Aneurysm analyzes brain imaging and flags suspected aneurysms for the care team to review. Physicians then use the imaging and other clinical information to evaluate the finding.
Yes. Rapid Aneurysm can provide detailed measurements and track changes in an aneurysm over time, helping physicians evaluate whether its size or shape has changed.
Rapid Aneurysm provides AI-assisted analysis that physicians use as part of their review of brain imaging. Suspected aneurysms flagged by the technology are reviewed by the care team.
There is no additional preparation specifically for Rapid Aneurysm because the technology analyzes imaging obtained as part of routine care. Preparation for the imaging exam itself depends on the study your physician orders.
Not every brain aneurysm requires immediate treatment. Some small, stable aneurysms can be monitored with follow-up imaging, while other aneurysms may require treatment based on factors such as their size, shape, location and growth.