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The Future of Radiology: AI, Cardiac Imaging | With Chief of Cardiothoracic Imaging, Narayana Health

The Future of Radiology: AI, Cardiac Imaging | With Chief of Cardiothoracic Imaging, Narayana Health What does treating life-threatening injuries in the deserts of Afghanistan have to do with revolutionizing cardiac care in India? In this gripping episode of The Healthcare Tribe, we sit down with Dr. Vimal Raj—a radiologist, innovator, and former British Army Major—whose journey from the chaos of war zones to the cutting edge of AI-powered radiology is nothing short of extraordinary. From dodging rocket attacks in military hospitals to slashing cardiac scan times by 90% with artificial intelligence, Dr. Raj’s story is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of saving lives. Discover how battlefield ethics, military discipline, and a passion for technology collided to shape a new era in radiology—one where AI democratizes healthcare and redefines what’s possible in heart disease prevention. What You’ll Learn: 1. The Unconventional Journey of Dr. Vimal Raj From Soldier to Surgeon: How a childhood dream of joining the armed forces evolved into a mission to save lives through medicine. War-Zone Ethics: Treating Taliban fighters and allied soldiers side-by-side—"In trauma care, there are no enemies." Pivotal Mentors: The role of mentors like Dr. Richard Kulen in his shift from surgery to radiology. Return to India: Why he left the UK’s NHS to tackle India’s healthcare challenges at Narayana Health. 2. AI’s Transformative Role in Modern Radiology 30-Second Miracle: How Dr. Raj’s AI tool reduced cardiac MRI reporting time from 45 minutes to 30 seconds. Real-World Impact: AI’s role in prioritizing emergency cases, automating repetitive tasks, and catching heart disease early in rural India. Human + Machine: Why radiologists shouldn’t fear AI—"It’s not replacing us; it’s making us superheroes." 3. Battlefield Wisdom for Hospitals Trauma Team Secrets: Lessons from war zones on teamwork, leadership, and crisis management. Flattening Hierarchies: Why hospitals need "hierarchy-free zones" to save lives faster. Debriefing Protocols: How military-style communication prevents errors in high-stakes environments. 4. India’s Cardiac Crisis & AI Solutions Silent Epidemic: Why 25-year-olds are having heart attacks—and how cardiac CT scans can stop it. Democratizing Care: Dr. Raj’s mission to make advanced imaging accessible to India’s villages. Affordable Tech: The story behind Narayana Health’s low-cost screening programs. 5. Debunking Myths & Driving Innovation AI Accountability: "The law holds radiologists responsible, not machines." Breaking Barriers: Tackling India’s cultural resistance to AI with education and training. Forensic Breakthroughs: His patented work on postmortem cardiac CT scans for solving medical mysteries. Use the timestamps below to navigate through the discussion (00:00:00) Intro, Early Life & Childhood (00:10:09) British Army Experience (00:18:00) Army Lessons & Treating War Patients (00:29:10) Leadership in Healthcare (00:35:10) Team Building (00:39:10) Return to India & Start in Radiology (00:48:25) Cardiac CT: Its Role (00:59:00) Cardiac CT vs Catheter Angio (01:11:40) Barriers to Cardiac CT (01:13:40) Radiologist Training Programs (01:19:20) Role of Cardiac MRI (01:24:38) Joining Narayana Health (01:30:25) UK vs Indian Healthcare (01:37:50) AI in Radiology About Dr. Vimal Raj: A trailblazer in cardiac imaging, Dr. Raj merges decades of experience in the UK’s NHS and India’s Narayana Health to redefine radiology. With over 150 radiologists trained under his mentorship, he’s a vocal advocate for AI’s role in democratizing healthcare. Connect with Dr. Raj: LinkedIn: [Dr. Vimal Raj](  / dr-vimal-raj-ab64877b  ) Twitter/X: [@dr_vimalraj](https://x.com/dr_vimalraj?lang=en) YouTube: [Dr. Vimal Raj](   / @drvimalraj  ) Connect with Amit P. Gandhi linkedin-  / amitpgandhi   Engage with Us: Subscribe for more episodes on healthcare innovation, leadership, and AI. Share this with aspiring doctors, radiologists, or tech enthusiasts. Instagram-  / the_healthcare_tribe   Our website- https://theinsighttribe.com/ #podcast #aiinradiology #cardiachealth #mri ,#mriscan #cardiacimaging #militarymedicine #healthcareleadership #heartdisease #prevention #medicalai , #radiology #radiologist #narayanahealth #futureofhealthcare #medicalinnovation #imaging #ai #aiinhealthcare #aiinnovation #healthcarepodcast #healthcareprofessionals #leadership Listen to episodes on Spotify-http://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/...