King's College Hospital integrates state-of-the-art AI to advance cardiac care

May 9, 2026

South London News NHS and Wellbeing Desk Edited By Jimmy Nsubuga

King's Denmark Hill cardiology AI integration promises faster, more accurate angioplasties.

King's Denmark Hill cardiology AI integration

King's College Hospital NHS Trust is now utilising advanced artificial intelligence (AI) assisted software to treat heart disease. Ultreon 3.0 Software, developed by Abbott Vascular, is being used by cardiologists at the hospital.

This pioneering imaging technology employs advanced AI techniques during angioplasty procedures. It provides detailed images directly from within a patient’s blood vessel. This allows cardiologists to identify plaque build-up likely to cause blood clots in real time.

The software also enables clinicians to assess blood flow through blood vessels. This increases accuracy and precision during coronary stent procedures. The technology was rolled out to patients at King's in April 2026.

AI enhances angioplasty precision at King's

Up to 500 patients at the Trust are expected to benefit from this procedure annually. This represents a significant advancement in cardiac care.

Dr Nilesh Pareek, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at King’s, stated: “Over recent years, we have seen huge strides in the development of AI technology, helping transform cardiac care for patients and improve efficiency, and we’re extremely proud to be leading the way in this field.”

Dr Pareek added: “Up to 500 patients at King’s are expected to benefit from this procedure every year, and this latest step forward enables us to improve our decision making and selection of diseased arteries for stenting procedures.” King's is also leading the training of other UK sites in this software.

The NHS is increasingly exploring AI to enhance diagnostic capabilities and treatment efficiency. Nationally, the NHS Long Term Plan aims to leverage technology to improve patient care pathways. In London, similar initiatives are underway across various trusts to integrate digital health solutions.

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This report is based on official clinical data from King's College Hospital NHS Trust.

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