• The new model seeks to alleviate the lack of specialized neurologists in remote regions in Chile, connecting Atrys specialists with Interclinica treating physicians in real time, allowing for a more accurate assessment and timely treatment for patients in the Interclinica Network.

Atrys Health, a global healthtech company that provides prevention, diagnosis and precision medical treatment services, pioneer in telemedicine and oncology treatment, has signed, through its subsidiary Atrys Chile, a collaboration agreement with Interclínica, a network of clinics in Chile, to continue advancing innovative solutions that democratize access to healthcare. The two companies will work together to launch Tele-Stroke, a telemedicine system designed for the real-time diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular accidents (CVA). The tool improves access and speed in patient care by reducing diagnosis and intervention times, which is key to minimizing damage in these cases.

The new service connects specialists with patients in remote locations in Chile and employs technological tools, such as videoconferencing, shared medical imaging systems or digital platforms for remote diagnosis, all supported by a team of specialist physicians. This advance in emergency neurological care will make it possible to treat thousands of patients.

According to Dr. Leonardo Reyes, medical director of Interclinica, “strokes are one of the main causes of death and disability in the country, and their timely treatment is essential to minimize neurological damage”. However, “the lack of specialized neurologists in remote regions hinders adequate care. With Tele-stroke, medical centers without on-site neurologists will be able to connect with experts in real time, enabling accurate assessment and immediate therapeutic decisions,” adds the medical director.

Through this telemedicine solution, when a patient with suspected stroke arrives at a center without a neurologist, the emergency physician can share images with a remote neuro-radiologist and conduct a videoconference with specialist physicians. The experts collaborate in the interpretation of the images, dialogue with the emergency physician and the patient, and provide real-time guidance to improve diagnosis and treatment.

“Tele-stroke doesn’t just represent a medical tool. It is a bridge that connects technology with patients at a time as vital as a stroke. Every life saved and every patient recovered reinforces the importance of investing in innovation to democratize access to healthcare. This system will allow early attention to more patients, reduce long-term disability rates and optimize resources to avoid unnecessary transfers, saving time for patients,” says Dr. Sergio Hott, general medical director of Atrys Chile.