Cleerly

What is Cleerly?

Cleerly is an innovative digital health platform based on artificial intelligence focused on preventive cardiology. The software, approved by regulatory health bodies (such as the FDA in the US), analyzes coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) scans. It goes beyond traditional diagnostics for stenosis (blocking of the arteries) by using AI to identify the exact type of plaque buildup (calcified, non-calcified, and low-density) on blood vessel walls, enabling doctors to predict and prevent heart attacks years before they happen.

How it works

When a patient undergoes a cardiac CT scan (CCTA), the three-dimensional digital images are uploaded to Cleerly's cloud-based software. The artificial intelligence, trained on millions of clinical coronary angiography images, automatically processes the scan. The algorithm creates detailed 3D reconstructions of the coronary arteries and measures total plaque volume with sub-millimeter precision, categorizing it by structural composition and generating simplified color-coded reports so doctors and patients can visualize actual cardiovascular risk.

Key Features

• Quantification of Non-Calcified Plaque: Identification of high-risk soft plaque (unstable plaque) that usually goes unnoticed in traditional cardiac stress tests.
• 3D Vascular Reconstruction: Complete interactive visualizations of the patient's coronary tree highlighting narrowing.
• Automated Risk Report: Generates structured and informative clinical reports that are easy to understand for both doctors and patients.
• Longitudinal Plaque Tracking: Ability to compare scans performed over the years to monitor whether treatments (such as statins or diet changes) are successfully shrinking the arterial plaque.

Available Integrations

The platform operates integrated into hospital medical imaging workflows:

• Connectivity with PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) systems for direct reception of images in the DICOM standard.
• Integration with electronic health records (EHR/EMR).

Who is it for?

• Cardiologists and Radiologists seeking high-precision auxiliary tools for early diagnosis of coronary artery disease.
• Hospitals and Imaging Clinics interested in offering innovative quantitative cardiac reports.
• Patients with Risk Factors (high cholesterol, hypertension, family history) wanting a detailed and accurate assessment of their coronary health.

Pricing

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Identifies high-risk unstable (soft) plaque that can cause sudden heart attacks.
• Exceptional visual reports that help patients understand the severity of their condition and adhere to recommended treatments.
• Based on extensive global clinical research and scientific validation.

Cons:

• Processing depends on high-graphic-quality CT scans (CCTA), which are not available in all healthcare locations.
• Additional analysis cost, which is not directly covered by many international health insurance plans.

Alternatives to Cleerly

The main medical technologies and AI-assisted cardiac analysis software include HeartFlow FFR-CT, HeartSciences, and Elucid.