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tended to be younger, have coronary artery
disease, or experience chest pain.
Being able to identify patterns in the body
that the human eye or standard medical
tests are unable to detect means getting
that much closer to preventing dangerous
events like sudden cardiac arrest.
Revolutionizing pediatric heart imaging
AI also holds promise for pediatric
heart imaging. The method of choice for
assessing heart function in children with
complex congenital heart diseases (CHD) is
through MRIs. However, hearts in children
with CHD differ from those in healthy
children and adults, and analyzing their MRI
data is highly challenging, time-consuming
and prone to variability in interpretation by
physicians.
A UC Irvine team developed an AI method
for analyzing MRI scans in children with
CHD-and it matched the accuracy of
physician analysis. Unlike other automated
systems, UC Irvine's AI doesn't rely on
pre-set assumptions, and instead learns
directly from MRI images. The team trained
their algorithm on data from 64 children
at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles,
finding no significant difference in accuracy
compared to manual methods.
By generating new segmented MRI data
artificially, the AI overcomes the challenge
of limited datasets. This advancement
suggests a future where machines handle
cardiac MRI analyses, easing the load on
pediatric cardiologists.
Interpreting medical reports
AI isn't just for images-it can read medical
reports, too. Teaching AI models how to
read written notes in physician reports
could make it easier for doctors and health
systems to track and manage patients
with chronic heart conditions. One such
condition, aortic stenosis, was the basis of
a study by Kaiser Permanente.
Published in the Cardiovascular Digital
Health Journal, the research showed that a
computer programmed to recognize
certain abbreviations, words and phrases
could scan nearly a million medical records
and echocardiograms, pinpointing almost
54,000 patients with aortic stenosis. This
task would take doctors years; the AI model
accomplished it in mere minutes.
The research team taught a computer to
recognize descriptions of aortic stenosis,
then had it examine patient records for
those who had an ECG over a 10-year
span. This process, known as natural
language processing, enabled the computer
to analyze nearly 928,000 reports and
identify the patients with aortic stenosis.
In a Kaiser Permanente article, the study's
senior author, Alan Go, MD explained,
" We were able to train the computer to
do what a physician or trained abstractor
would do, but on a large scale and without
ever getting tired or making mistakes.
Importantly, we were also able to train
the system to look at the information and
measurements from the exams to tell us not
only whether a patient had aortic stenosis,
but the severity of their condition. "
The evolution of artificial intelligence is
reshaping the landscape of cardiology,
offering transformative tools that promise
to speed up and improve patient care.
These advancements not only provide
cardiologists with new ways to solve
complex challenges but also bring us closer
to a future where AI-driven solutions are
integral to healthcare.
This supplement is printed and distributed by the Los Angeles Times Media Group. It did not involve the editorial or reporting staffs of the Los Angeles Times.
ANNA GUANCHE, MD
Dermatology, Laser & Aesthetic Surgery
D
r. Anna Guanche is a board-certified dermatologist and
dermatologic surgeon specializing in cosmetic procedures that
have minimal downtime and excellent results. In practice for 18 years,
and founder of Bella Skin Institute in Calabasas, Dr. Guanche cares
for all types of skin conditions, with a special emphasis in the areas
of cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. She teaches and mentors
both residents and medical students. She is an innovator in the aesthetic
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