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AI tool helps detect dangerous heart plaque sooner

The technology is helping Methodist Healthcare doctors better identify soft plaque that can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.

May 28, 2026
Dr. Michael Lane sitting at a desk using the AI tool

Methodist Healthcare was recently featured in the San Antonio Report for using an artificial intelligence tool that helps doctors analyze plaque during standard coronary CT angiograms.

In the article, Dr. Michael Lane, medical director of advanced cardiovascular imaging at Methodist Healthcare, shared how the technology can help identify soft, non-calcified plaque that may be harder to detect through standard scans.

Read the article to learn more about how Methodist Healthcare is using this technology across 11 hospitals and four outpatient clinics to support heart care across the region.

Read the whole story on the San Antonio Report

Published:
May 28, 2026
Location:
Methodist Hospital