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02 Apr
2014-04-02    
All Day
Conference Link: http://www.nhlc-cnls.ca/default1.asp Conference Contact: Cindy MacBride at 1-800-363-9056 ext. 213, or cmacbride@cchl-ccls.ca Register: http://www.confmanager.com/main.cfm?cid=2725 Hotel: Location: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel 405 Spray Ave Banff, [...]
HIMSS 15 Annual Conference & Exhibition
2014-04-12    
All Day
HIMSS15 may be months away, but the excitement is here...right now. It's not too early to start making plans for next April. Whether you're new [...]
2015 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition
2014-04-12 - 2014-04-16    
All Day
The 2015 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition, April 12-16 in Chicago, brings together 38,000+ healthcare IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors from around the world. [...]
IVC Miami Conference
The International Vein Congress is the premier professional meeting for vein specialists. IVC, based in Miami, FL, offers renowned, comprehensive education for both veterans and [...]
C.D. Howe Institute Roundtable Luncheon
2014-04-28    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Navigating the Healthcare System: The Patient’s Perspective Please join us for this Roundtable Luncheon at the C.D. Howe Institute with Richard Alvarez, Chief Executive Officer, [...]
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Articles

AI’s involvement in next-generation diagnosis: anticipating and averting cardiac disease

A new age in cardiovascular care is being heralded by the implications of this new frontier for early prediction, prevention, and tailored treatment plans.

The investigation into the effects of AI on the diagnosis and prevention of heart disease is not just a story of technological achievement but also an example of cross-disciplinary cooperation. Experts in AI, data science, and cardiology are collaborating to fully realize the promise of deep learning networks and machine learning techniques. Massive datasets, including genetic data, electronic health records, lifestyle habits, and environmental factors, can be analyzed by these AI systems, which can reveal patterns and risk factors that are invisible to the human eye.

Predictive analytics represents one of the most innovative uses of AI in this field. Artificial intelligence (AI) programs can detect people who are at a high risk of heart disease years before the disease’s symptoms appear by sorting through layers of patient data. For example, researchers have created an algorithm that is more accurate than traditional risk assessment tools at predicting the chance of a heart attack or stroke. Because of this predictive ability, medical professionals can take proactive steps to stop heart disease before it starts, such changing a patient’s lifestyle or prescribing medication.