AI Turns Bedside Ultrasound Into Hospital-Grade Heart Scans

Getting an accurate picture of your heart shouldn't require a trip to a specialized medical center with a multi-million dollar MRI machine. VentriPoint Diagnostics just proved it doesn't have to.

The Vancouver-based company uses artificial intelligence to convert standard 2D ultrasound images into precise 3D heart models that match MRI accuracy. Doctors can now get hospital-grade cardiac assessments using portable equipment that fits on a rolling cart.

The technology matters most for people who live far from major hospitals. VentriPoint recently partnered with Nisg̱a'a Valley Health Authority to bring advanced heart imaging to remote Indigenous communities in British Columbia.

Local healthcare workers capture ultrasound scans and send them digitally to cardiac specialists at a central hub for rapid analysis. Patients get expert diagnoses without traveling hundreds of miles or waiting months for appointments at urban medical centers.

The company just doubled its fundraising goal from $500,000 to $1 million based on strong investor interest. The money will scale up manufacturing and expand their Device-as-a-Service subscription model, which lets clinics access the technology without massive upfront costs.

VentriPoint hired Dana Friesen's firm Summit Sciences to build detailed financial models showing hospitals exactly how much they'll save. The math includes faster diagnoses, better resource use, and catching heart problems before they become emergencies.

The timing aligns with a major shift in how Medicare pays for healthcare. Starting July 2026, the new ACCESS Model rewards doctors for patient outcomes instead of just test volume, making AI-powered diagnostic tools more valuable than ever.

The Ripple Effect

This shift from hardware to software is transforming medical imaging across the board. The point-of-care diagnostic market is racing toward $70.92 billion as hospitals trade dedicated imaging suites for bedside intelligence.

VentriPoint brought on David Swetlow as Chief Financial Officer to drive commercial growth. Swetlow spent 15 years scaling medical technology companies and sees subscription-based diagnostic tools as the future of accessible healthcare.

The company believes shorter sales cycles and recurring revenue streams will make advanced cardiac imaging available to community hospitals, rural clinics, and underserved populations who've never had access before.

Advanced heart monitoring is coming to every clinic that needs it, one portable ultrasound at a time.