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Sarah Bush Lincoln Electrophysiologists Abraham Kocheril, MD, and Mohamed Labedi, MD, are enhancing their care with artificial intelligence. They recently performed the first ablation procedures at SBL utilizing Vektor AI mapping technology.
\nUsing a 12-lead EKG, the technology (VMap) creates a 3D image of the heart and highlights areas triggering or sustaining rhythm disorders. The vMap can be obtained during cardioversion
\nor ablation procedures. It adds to the information obtained by standard 3D mapping during an ablation procedure. By providing additional information early, the vMAP technology allows
\nphysicians to work more efficiently.
\nBoth physicians bring extensive expertise in cardiac electrophysiology, supported by advanced specialty training and years of clinical experience. Dr. Labedi has extensive training in electrophysiology and cardiovascular medicine through multiple residencies and fellowships, and Dr. Kocheril has more than three decades of electrophysiology experience and completed
\nfellowship training at Yale University School of Medicine.
\n\u201cThis technology has already been a great help to me,\u201d Dr. Kocheril said. \u201cIt creates an image of the relevant heart chambers, which can help us identify the abnormal sources, including further
\nareas of concern aside from the one we usually look for.\u201d
\nFor example, the pulmonary veins are most commonly the source of atrial fibrillation, and vMAP can highlight other parts of the top chambers causing rhythm problems, improving outcomes.
\n\u201cThe other benefit of this technology is that it does not require extra steps during the procedure,\u201d Dr. Kocheril said. \u201cBecause we need to perform an EKG for a cardioversion or ablation anyway,
\nthis technology fits into the process nicely.\u201d
\nThough vMAP is AI technology, Dr. Kocheril assures patients that he is in full control, and there is no risk of the technology doing anything on its own. \u201cThe information vMAP gives us does
\nnot go anywhere, so privacy is protected,\u201d Dr. Kocheril said. \u201cIf it ever does give inaccurate information, the software can be updated and improved, so it is entirely safe and a great
\nresource.\u201d
\nFor more information, call the SBL Heart Center at 217-238-4960.<\/p>\n

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