Nowy Targ, Poland – At the Podhale Specialist Hospital in Nowy Targ, under the leadership of Dr. Iwona Sinkiewicz, Head of the Neurology Department and Stroke Treatment Unit since 2016, the implementation of Brainomix 360 Stroke in 2024 marked a pivotal moment in patient care within Poland.
The decision to integrate Brainomix stemmed from a clear and pressing clinical need. "Approximately 40 to 45 patients from our centre annually required transfer to a specialized Stroke Unit for mechanical thrombectomy," Dr. Sinkiewicz explains. These critical, time-sensitive decisions often relied on remote, subjective assessments of imaging tests, highlighting a significant area for improvement in their workflow.
The transition to the new system was made smooth through dedicated support. "The seamless installation and comprehensive training, clearly and understandably delivered by the Brainomix team to our Radiology and Neurology teams, laid a solid foundation," Dr. Sinkiewicz noted. She emphasized the team’s consistent availability and "substantive support," which ensured staff confidence and facilitated enthused adoption.
The impact of Brainomix was immediately felt by Dr. Sinkiewicz and her team. "The Brainomix system has made a profound impression on us," she states. "It is not merely a tool; it is an advanced solution that significantly enhances imaging diagnostics in neurology, particularly for stroke patients." Its real-time capabilities, she adds, have "revolutionized our daily cooperation with specialists at the University Hospital of Krakow."
Precision, Speed, and Collaboration in Clinical Practice
In daily clinical practice, Brainomix 360 Stroke has become indispensable. Dr. Sinkiewicz highlights its role in quickly and accurately detecting early ischemic changes, pinpointing their location, and identifying large vessel occlusions (LVOs). "This enhanced visibility is crucial for timely and informed decision-making, directly impacting patient outcomes across Poland," she asserts.
The system's real-time analysis delivery to medical team members via mobile application or PACS is another critical feature. Dr. Sinkiewicz describes it as "a game-changer," as it "fosters immediate consultation when needed, enabling us to make quick, conciliatory decisions on patient treatment and management." She underscores a vital efficiency gain: "Critically, this efficiency helps us avoid unnecessary transfers of patients who ultimately do not qualify for mechanical thrombectomy, optimizing valuable resources within the Polish healthcare system and minimizing patient discomfort."
A Future of Integrated Care Across Polish Hospitals
Dr. Sinkiewicz firmly believes the Brainomix system "embodies the future of inter-hospital cooperation in healthcare across Poland." She notes its ability to "significantly increase the chance of speedy treatment and improved patient prognosis, while boosting diagnostic accuracy." For her, it is "a cornerstone in the creation of an integrated, fast, and coherent stroke care system, directly translating into better clinical results and improved survival rates for patients in Poland." The clear graphical presentations of results, including ASPECT scoring, and seamless data transfer capabilities between reference centres like Krakow and local hospitals like Nowy Targ, further underscore its comprehensive design and regional impact.
A Word From Brainomix’s Krzysztof Czepirski
"The Brainomix 360 solution radically changes the way doctors work. In Nowy Targ, we saw this already in the first week after the system was launched. A patient with stroke symptoms was admitted to the Emergency Department. The tomographic examinations performed on him (non-contrast CT and CT Angio) were processed by our system within a few minutes and immediately made available to Interventional Radiologists from the University Hospital in Krakow. Thanks to this, the medical teams from both facilities were able to immediately consult by phone and make a decision on further treatment. In this case, it was decided to immediately transport the patient for mechanical thrombectomy. A huge benefit of having our software is, above all, the reduction of the time required to decide, which is crucial for the condition of the brain. " -Krzysztof Czepirski, Territory Healthcare Manager Poland, Brainomix
An Indispensable Partner
Dr. Sinkiewicz's testimony reflects the profound integration of the technology: "Currently, the Podhale Specialist Hospital team simply cannot imagine their daily work without the integral support of the Brainomix system." For them, it has become "an indispensable partner in our commitment to delivering cutting-edge, patient-centric neurological care in Poland."
