health π§ AI reads ECG faster than doctors, finds hidden heart issues
Researchers at Imperial College London trained an AI to read an ECG in under two seconds and detect specific heart problems. The trial covered 67,000 patients in the United States and showed high accuracy for heart failure and valve disease. This tool is intended for triage, prioritizing patients needing ultrasounds instead of replacing clinicians entirely. The broader program also analyzes data from Brazil and the US for other conditions. Next, the team plans to integrate the AI into handheld ECG devices, pending regulatory approval. π©Ί