RealFeedApp Hidden heart warning sign found in routine scans
Researchers at UC Berkeley identified a previously overlooked warning sign in routine heart scans that outperforms conventional screening methods for predicting sudden cardiac death.
- Field
- medicine and diagnostics
- What they did
- Researchers at UC Berkeley used artificial intelligence to detect a hidden signal in routine heart scans that could predict sudden cardiac death before it happens. This AI method proved more effective than conventional screening techniques.
- Why it matters
- This could help identify thousands of people at risk of a fatal heart malfunction who might otherwise be missed by doctors, particularly among older adults with known conditions and seemingly healthy young athletes.
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