Atrial Fibrillation Screening: Can AI break the barrier?

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic published a study in 2019, showing that a convolutional neural network (CNN) enabled artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm could accurately predict the presence of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) from an electrocardiogram (ECG) taken in sinus rhythm (SR).  The study was groundbreaking in the sense that even expertly trained electrophysiologists are not … Continue reading Atrial Fibrillation Screening: Can AI break the barrier?

SMART WARS: Atrial fibrillation vs consumer technology

The global prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is over 60 million and increases steadily with age.  This estimate is widely expected to increase and almost double by 2050, reaching over 100 million.  AF is a major risk factor for stroke, accounting for up to 15-20% of all cases, and is a substantial economic burden on … Continue reading SMART WARS: Atrial fibrillation vs consumer technology