Kazakhstan is actively utilizing artificial
intelligence (AI) to enhance the early diagnosis and treatment of brain
diseases, including stroke. Among the tools in use is the international
solution RapidAI, a cutting-edge platform designed to visualize vascular brain
damage. It automatically assesses the extent of the damage and transmits the
results directly to the medical team. Kazakh specialists are also leveraging
the capabilities of a domestic medical startup, Cerebra, which analyzes CT scan
results. The system enables doctors to identify the type of stroke within
minutes - a crucial factor in saving patients’ lives.
«We have a program in Kazakhstan called Cerebra,
it’s similar to this one. It has been installed in many hospitals across the
country and also provides assistance. Currently, it is being piloted. For
example, it has been implemented at the 2nd city hospital in Astana and the 7th
city hospital in Almaty. The results so far have been quite good,» noted Yerzhan
Adilbekov, Chairman of the Board of the National Coordination Center for
Emergency Medicine.
According to the National Coordination Center
for Emergency Medicine, around 40,000 cases of acute cerebrovascular accidents
are recorded in the country each year. Timely diagnosis and prompt medical
intervention are crucial in determining a patient’s chances of full recovery.
«I was brought to this facility. I hadn’t
heard of it before. The doctors and nurses work efficiently and very well. I
received excellent care. When I arrived here, I couldn’t feel one of my arms or
legs and was unable to move. The nurses here helped me. Since yesterday, I’ve
been happy that I can move around on my own, walk up to the window, feed
myself, and take care of myself - and I’m truly happy about that,» shared patient
Karashash Zhakibayeva.
Experts are reminding the public of a simple
method for recognizing the signs of a stroke - because every minute counts.
Doctors recommend the FAST test — Face, Arm, Speech, Time. If a person shows
symptoms such as facial drooping, arm weakness or inability to raise the arm,
and slurred or unclear speech, they must be urgently taken to a stroke center
within the first 4.5 hours. There are currently 83 such centers across the country.
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