For decades, it was commonly believed that, in order to access state-of-the-art medical procedures, complex surgeries, or highly precise diagnostics, families in our province had to travel to the country’s major cities.
Today, that story has changed forever. At Manta Hospital Center (MHC), the medical technology of the future is already a reality today. A historic milestone for the region’s healthcare has been achieved at our facility: the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into an interventional cardiology procedure, marking a turning point in the effectiveness of medical care in Manabí.
3D Coronary Diagnosis: Accuracy, Safety, and Personalization
When it comes to the heart, there is no room for error. That is why advances in modern cardiology require tools that go beyond traditional angiography. In this recent procedure, performed on the 6th floor of MHC, the specialized team used an advanced, state-of-the-art AI-powered system for the first time in the province:
- AI-Powered IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound): This technology allows for the examination of the interior of the coronary arteries with micrometer-level resolution (one-thousandth of a millimeter, equivalent to 0.001 mm). This extreme clarity enables the morphology and composition of the plaque obstructing blood flow to be analyzed with millimeter precision.
- 3D QFR (Quantitative Flow Ratio): a three-dimensional reconstruction that physiologically analyzes the severity of the lesion without the need to insert additional pressure guides, thereby reducing risks and procedure time.
- Microvascular Resistance Index with AI: evaluates the structure and response of the heart's smallest blood vessels from a structural perspective, ensuring that treatment is 100% personalized for the patient.
The combination of these three tools enables physicians to make more accurate, safer, and personalized treatment decisions by evaluating coronary artery disease from all its anatomical and functional angles
The Strategic Alliance Revolutionizing Vascular Health: MHC + INCARVASC
This groundbreaking achievement has been made possible thanks to the strategic partnership between Manta Hospital Center and INCARVASC, a specialized center located on the 6th floor of our hospital complex. INCARVASC is a regional pioneer in integrating AI software into hemodynamics and interventional cardiology. By combining its high level of technical expertise with MHC’s hospital infrastructure—which includes smart operating rooms, a 24/7 emergency department, comfortable inpatient care, and a high-complexity Intensive Care Unit (ICU) —we have achieved a world-class medical synergy.
Elite Problem-Solving Capabilities: The Future of Health Lies in Manta
Innovation isn't just about acquiring technology; it's about transforming the way we care for the heart and restoring peace of mind to our community.
Knowing that an AI-supported cardiology procedure can be performed with complete success at Manta Hospital Center reaffirms our commitment: to demonstrate that Manabí has the infrastructure, high-level partnerships, and capacity to resolve the most complex cases without leaving the province.
This is how we continue to lead the way in modern medicine in the region, combining the precision of technology with a commitment to life. Manta Hospital Center welcomes you to a new era in healthcare.
