echocardiogram

Researchers use multiview deep learning to enhance echocardiogram analysis

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Heart disease is the leading cause of adult death worldwide, making cardiovascular disease diagnosis and management a global health priority. An echocardiogram, or cardiac ultrasound, is one of the most commonly used imaging tools employed by physicians to diagnose a variety of heart diseases and conditions.  Most standard echocardiograms provide two-dimensional visual images (2D) of the three-dimensional (3D) cardiac anatomy. These echocardiograms often capture hundreds of 2D slices or views of a … Read more

Funding Gaps Threaten Genomic Advances in Latin America

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In Latin America, efforts to implement preventive strategies, diagnostic tools, and personalized treatment for patients with rheumatic diseases often face significant barriers. However, there have been promising developments, many of which have been driven by the growing field of genomic medicine. One such initiative is the Ibero-American Research Consortium on the Genetics of Rheumatic Diseases … Read more

AI tools show promise in detecting early heart dysfunction in women

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Background and goal: This study evaluated the performance of an artificial intelligence–enabled electrocardiogram (AI-ECG) and an AI-powered digital stethoscope to see how well they could detect early signs of heart dysfunction in women of reproductive age. Study approach: In this cross-sectional pilot study, researchers examined two groups of women aged 18 to 49 who were … Read more

Come Fly With Me: Hidden CVD Risks in Airline Pilots? – Medscape

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Come Fly With Me: Hidden CVD Risks in Airline Pilots?  Medscape Source link