News from St Bartholomew's

Artificial intelligence has been used for the first time to instantly and accurately measure blood flow, in a study led by Barts Health NHS Trust and University College London.

In 2013, Alyson was diagnosed with breast cancer. With two young children depending on her, it was a terrifying experience, but the staff at St Bartholomew’s Hospital helped her through it.

31-year-old Beth was treated at three hospitals across Barts Health NHS Trust following a pulmonary embolism which left her close to death.

The SHOCK app sends an alert to professionals from multiple specialities to join an urgent conference call and discuss treatment options for patients with cardiogenic shock.

Having started at St Bartholomew’s in 2015, the nurse-led service has now extended to Newham and Whipps Cross hospitals and takes on around 400 new patients each year.