San Jose, Calif. — HCA Healthcare’s Good Samaritan Hospital is the first hospital in the Bay Area to implement Lumina 3D™ by RapidAI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven imaging solution that creates detailed three-dimensional views of blood vessels in the brain and neck from CT scans within minutes. Physicians can now quickly visualize the vessels involved in stroke, supporting faster, more informed treatment decisions when time matters most.
Previously, generating this level of detailed vascular imaging required specialized manual processing by radiology teams. This new AI technology now completes the process automatically in minutes, reducing turnaround time by an average of 24 minutes — a critical difference when every minute without treatment can mean permanent damage or death.
Research shows that during a stroke, the brain loses nearly 2 million neurons every minute, underscoring the urgency of rapid diagnosis and treatment. For patients, faster treatment can be the difference between a full recovery and lasting disability.
“Good Samaritan was one of the first hospitals in the nation to achieve Comprehensive Stroke Center designation, and our patients have always been the reason why,” said Patrick Rohan, chief executive officer of Good Samaritan Hospital. “This technology, paired with our other deep clinical AI capabilities, means that when someone arrives in our emergency department showing signs of stroke, our team has the clearest possible picture, faster than ever before and that translates directly to better outcomes for the people we serve.”
Good Samaritan’s investment in technology enables a faster path from scan to decision, benefiting patients who need urgent care and freeing radiology teams to focus less on tedious tasks and more on patients.
As a recognized leader in stroke care, Good Samaritan Hospital is committed to using technology in ways that are clinically sound, operationally smart and patient-first.
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