It is human tendency to be intrigued about the future. Having some idea of what can happen offers the chance to prepare for it. The same principle when applied to our health can help us take better care of ourselves, especially when it comes to conditions like cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) which have subtle symptoms that can get easily missed . What if technology could help us asses any potential risk to our heart health through precise, relevant, and visible data?

Our bodies can sometimes deceive us; we may appear completely healthy on the surface but can have an underlying health risk and not know about it. Being able to notice and understand even mild symptoms, through modern medical technologies, can help mitigate heart health risks if cautioned in time.

Transforming cardiovascular care with AI, ML, and big data

Globally, out-of-hospital heart attacks are extremely common, increasing the significance of accurate risk prediction. Using blood samples to run certain tests (like the high-sensitivity troponin I-test) and analyzing the results using AI and ML can prove quite beneficial when attempting to predict the possibility of heart attacks. Imaging assets like AI-guided ECGs can spot faulty heart rhythms even before a person can experience any symptoms. ML techniques are most extensively tested in cardiovascular imaging and have tremendous immediate potential. Most importantly, AI/ML-based predictive analysis improves shared and informed decision-making by doctors and their patients and helps make personalized healthcare a reality.

Technology – a crystal ball for the healthcare sector 

 AI and ML when combined have the potential to improve the understanding of our health, how bodies behave, and how heart disease can be better managed. One of the most significant developments it can lead to is informed risk assessment through existing and new data. It offers a more holistic understanding of patient health for doctors and thereby, provides the opportunity for more personalized care, giving people the ability to manage their health better and live healthier lives.

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