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Cases of heart disease are increasing rapidly. Due to this the death rate is also continuously increasing. This is due to delay in diagnosis and treatment. In such a situation, inclusion of artificial intelligence in heart treatment can prove to be very beneficial.
Balbir Singh, Chairman, Cardiology Department, Max Healthcare, said that AI is capable of predicting cardiac disorders, which was not possible with traditional methods. Speaking at the recently held Cardiology SUMMA 2024 event, Singh said that the use of AI will help physicians take better decisions.
Increase in number of heart diseases
The number of heart disease patients is continuously increasing in India, increasing the pressure on health services. This has emerged as a challenge, especially in rural areas, where access to health care is limited.
role of ai
The potential of AI in cardiovascular disease diagnosis is broad. Paul A. Friedman, a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic, said AI could help with faster readings of tests such as ECG and diagnosis of disease. Furthermore, it is also able to identify which patients require more advanced care.
Importance of latest technology
Gurpreet Sandhu, vice president of cardiology at Mayo Clinic, praised the evolution of healthcare in India. He said that in the last few years, especially after the pandemic, there has been significant expansion in the health care sector. New hospitals and technologies are being built rapidly.
benefits to rural areas
Experts believe that AI can provide better access to health services in rural areas. This technology can be an important tool in providing high quality medical services to India's large rural population.