AI model beats doctors at spotting heart disease

An AI-powered ECG model, EchoNext, has been developed that surpasses cardiologists in detecting structural heart disease, potentially identifying thousands of undiagnosed cases. This could revolutionize cardiac screening. The EchoNext model achieved high accuracy in identifying various structural heart diseases across different hospitals and patient populations, outperforming human cardiologists in a recent study. The AI analyzed ECG data to detect conditions like reduced heart function and valve issues. The study suggests that AI-guided ECG screening could improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Further research is needed to assess the long-term impact of this technology on survival and healthcare equity.