The Electrocardiogram at 100 Years: History and Future
Circulation
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 6 , Page 411-413, February 6, 2024.
Real-world Evidence at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session 2024 Demonstrates Positive Impact of Viz.ai on Suspected Disease Detection and Patient Triage for Improved Care
DAIC
APRIL 4, 2024
milla1cf Thu, 04/04/2024 - 12:16 April 4, 2024 — Viz.ai , a leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, announced new clinical data supporting advancements in cardiology care. Notably, in patients with apical HCM, the model performed particularly well with 89.3% sensitivity.
Atrial fibrillation screening in Syrian patients reporting to the emergency department during the ongoing conflict: a cross-sectional study
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Data regarding AF screening in conflict countries emergency departments (ED) is lacking.MethodsWe included consecutive patients >40 years old who reported to the ED of a Syrian tertiary centre between July 2024 and September 2024. Patients had routine 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) regardless of presenting complaints.
Clinical Research Shows AI-enabled Digital Stethoscope can Detect Pregnancy-related Heart Disease
DAIC
JANUARY 9, 2024
Researchers used an AI-enabled digital stethoscope that captures electrocardiogram ( ECG ) data and heart sounds to identify twice as many cases of peripartum cardiomyopathy as compared to regular care, according to a news release from the American Heart Association.
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AliveCor Announces Dual FDA Clearance of AI Technology That Delivers 35 Cardiac Determinations and First-of-its-Kind Kardia 12L ECG System
DAIC
JUNE 25, 2024
Pocket-Sized Kardia 12L ECG System milla1cf Tue, 06/25/2024 - 18:55 June 25, 2024 — AliveCor , the global leader in AI -powered cardiology, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) clearance and commercial launch of KAI 12L AI technology and the Kardia 12L ECG System.
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Abstract 4142589: GLP-1 receptor agonists slow the progression of subclinical cardiovascular risk as detected from 12-lead electrocardiograms
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4142589-A4142589, November 12, 2024. However, it is unclear whether early subclinical therapeutic changes can be detected from routine 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs).Methods:We
Top 10 Cardiac Diagnosis Trends in 2024
GEMMS
MAY 22, 2024
Traditional tools like stethoscopes, blood pressure gauges, and electrocardiograms (ECG) are fundamental for standard diagnostic practices. The post Top 10 Cardiac Diagnosis Trends in 2024 appeared first on GEMMS. Medical Devices Both traditional and emerging medical devices play crucial roles in advancing cardiac diagnosis.
HeartBeam Presents Positive Results on its Artificial Intelligence Capabilities for Detecting Arrhythmias
DAIC
APRIL 12, 2024
milla1cf Fri, 04/12/2024 - 20:53 April 12, 2024 — HeartBeam, Inc. , milla1cf Fri, 04/12/2024 - 20:53 April 12, 2024 — HeartBeam, Inc. , This marks the first scientific presentation on the company’s deep learning algorithm, HeartBeam AI.
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The Factors Associated With Hyperkalemia-Induced Electrocardiogram Changes in the Outpatient Setting
The American Journal of Cardiology
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Publication date: 15 January 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology, Volume 211 Author(s): Chadapa Sevamontree, Supreeya Jintajirapan, Pran Phakdeekitcharoen, Prin Vathesatogkit, Bunyong Phakdeekitcharoen
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Comparison of Post-procedural P-wave Vector Magnitude on 12-Lead Electrocardiogram between Cryoballoon and Radiofrequency Ablation
The American Journal of Cardiology
MARCH 25, 2024
Publication date: Available online 24 March 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Masamichi Yano, Yasuyuki Egami, Shodai Kawanami, Kohei Ukita, Akito Kawamura, Koji Yasumoto, Masaki Tsuda, Naotaka Okamoto, Yasuharu Matsunaga-Lee, Masami Nishino
FDA Update: Philips Corrects Monitoring Service Application For Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
American College of Cardiology
JANUARY 14, 2025
13 that Philips is correcting the Monitoring Service Application used with Mobile Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring as some electrocardiogram (ECG) events received by the application between July 2022 to July 2024 were not properly routed, which may have led to missing information or notifications.
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iRhythm Technologies Receives European Union’s CE Marking Under Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) for its Zio monitor and ZEUS System
DAIC
JANUARY 3, 2024
milla1cf Wed, 01/03/2024 - 12:09 January 3, 2024 — iRhythm Technologies, Inc. , Cardiologist-level arrhythmia detection and classification in ambulatory electrocardiograms using a deep neural network. Data on file. iRhythm Technologies, 2023. Compared to previous generation. Volume reflected in the device housing. Hannun, AY.
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Electrocardiograms Do Not Detect Myocardial Ischemia in Patients With Williams Syndrome and Nonsyndromic Elastin Arteriopathy With Coronary Artery Stenosis
The American Journal of Cardiology
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Publication date: 15 March 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology, Volume 215 Author(s): Claudia Algaze, Henry Chubb, Anna M. Deitch, Thomas Collins
Real-world Evidence at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session ACC.24 to Demonstrate Positive Impact of Viz.ai on Suspected Disease Detection and Patient Triage for Improved Care
DAIC
APRIL 4, 2024
Image courtesy: VizAI milla1cf Thu, 04/04/2024 - 12:16 April 4, 2024 — Viz.ai , a leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, announced new clinical data supporting advancements in cardiology care. Notably, in patients with apical HCM, the model performed particularly well with 89.3% sensitivity.
Abstract 4136784: Diagnostic significance and prognosis prediction of electrocardiogram plane QRS-T angle in patients with non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4136784-A4136784, November 12, 2024. Objective:For patients with non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS), the diagnostic efficacy of traditional ECG is not sensitive and specific.
Incidence of spontaneous Brugada ECG during follow-up in patients with drug-inducible pattern: a systematic review and meta-analysis
HeartRhythm
JANUARY 27, 2025
Patients with documented spontaneous type-1 (Spont-Type-I) Brugada syndrome (BrS) electrocardiogram (ECG) are at higher risk of arrhythmias compared to those with a drug-induced type I (DI-Type-I) ECG (1).
Chest pain and computer ‘normal’ ECG. Wait for troponin? And what is the reference standard for ECG diagnosis? Cardiologist or outcome?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 10, 2025
Weve also published the largest study on this question: Emergency Department Code STEMI patients with initial electrocardiogram labeled normal by computer interpretation: a 7-year retrospective review. Emergent cardiac outcomes in patients with normal electrocardiograms in the emergency department. Am J Emerg Med.
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Heartificial intelligence: in what ways will artificial intelligence lead to changes in cardiology over the next 10 years
The British Journal of Cardiology
APRIL 16, 2024
Similar promise is evident in the analysis of electrocardiograms, creating a new layer of interpretation. There is growing evidence that AI algorithms can match humans at echocardiography analysis, while also being able to extract subtle differences that the human eye cannot detect.
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Chest pain: Are these really "Nonspecific ST-T wave abnormalities", as the cardiologist interpretation states?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MAY 27, 2024
Int J Cardiol 2024 2. International evaluation of an artificial intelligence-powered electrocardiogram model detecting acute coronary occlusion myocardial infarction. Eur Herat J Digital Health 2024 OMI ECG findings can lead to rapid diagnosis, and can be widely disseminated through AI References 1. De Alencar Neto.
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Cardiovascular disease development in COVID-19 patients admitted to a tertiary medical centre in Iran
The British Journal of Cardiology
JUNE 11, 2024
Cardiovascular consultation had been requested for all of the patients based on their primary clinical examination, vital signs, and electrocardiogram (ECG). In this cross-sectional study, 690 COVID-19 patients were included.
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Is OMI an ECG Diagnosis?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 18, 2024
Int J Cardiol 2024 3. International evaluation of an artificial-intelligence- powered electrocardiogram model detecting acute coronary occlusion myocardial infarction. International evaluation of an artificial-intelligence- powered electrocardiogram model detecting acute coronary occlusion myocardial infarction. Lupu et al.
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Simultaneous Takotsubo syndrome and spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a case report
The British Journal of Cardiology
JULY 17, 2024
The electrocardiogram (ECG) revealed T-wave inversions on precordial leads. A 59-year-old woman presented to the emergency room with sudden onset of retrosternal thoracic pain following emotional stress. Her blood analyses demonstrated elevation of myocardial necrosis markers (peak of troponin I of 3.4
Abstract 4146680: Detecting Atrial and Ventricular Ectopy from the Apple Watch with an novel Deep Learning algorithm
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4146680-A4146680, November 12, 2024. Introduction:Personal electrocardiogram (ECG) devices have significant potential for monitoring abnormal heart rhythms outside clinical environments.
Italy’s Pioneering Push for Telemedicine. Supported by AI
Cardiomatics
JUNE 6, 2024
Italy is pioneering a push for telemedicine and home care in cardiology with the application of groundbreaking new regulation that took effect in January 2024. This is radically simplifying the patient pathway for Electrocardiogram (ECG) tests.
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Abstract 4145609: The Cardiac Conundrum of Cannabis: A Case of Junctional Bradycardia Triggered by Cannabis Use
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4145609-A4145609, November 12, 2024. Electrocardiogram (ECG) and telemetry revealed junctional bradycardia with heart rate in 30s and sinus pauses (5-7 seconds). Introduction:Cannabis has been increasingly used as a recreational drug. He was euvolemic on physical exam.
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Abstract WP287: AI-ECG Algorithm Outperforms CHA2DS2-VASc in Prediction of Occult Atrial Fibrillation Detection on Prolonged Cardiac Monitoring Following Cerebral Infarction
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP287-AWP287, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke routinely undergo prolonged cardiac telemetry (PCT) to evaluate for occult atrial fibrillation (AF), but this approach is limited by high cost and low yield.
Abstract 4140682: Clinical Case: Flipping the Script: Tackling CAD in Dextrocardia During Cardiac Catheterization
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4140682-A4140682, November 12, 2024. Electrocardiogram (ECG) showed a prominent S wave in the left-sided leads and a prominent R wave in the right-sided chest leads, suggesting dextrocardia. Patients usually have a normal life expectancy unless other structural heart diseases are present.
Abstract 4135360: Eosinophilic Myocarditis: An Atypical Presentation with a Labile Course: A Case Report
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4135360-A4135360, November 12, 2024. Electrocardiogram (EKG) was unremarkable. Case presentation:A 64-year-old man presented with one day of chest pain. Initial evaluation showed elevated cardiac enzymes (CE) and normal eosinophil count.
Abstract WP89: National Assessment of Key Prehospital Stroke Care Practices and Their Association to Patient Characteristics
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP89-AWP89, February 1, 2024. Key components of GCSC from the National Model EMS Clinical Guidelines include documented stroke screen, 12-lead electrocardiogram, blood glucose (BG), onset time/last known well (LKW/Onset), pre-alert hospital notification, and scene time <15 minutes.
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See how bad the outcome can be if you don't know OMI findings on the ECG, and don't use the Queen of Hearts
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 11, 2024
The attending provider wrote “Agree with electrocardiogram interpretation”. Alternatively ( and ideally, in addition to QOH ) — in 2024, ready access to on-line consultation with either a local or remote expert in ECG interpretation should be available to any primary care clinician within minutes. Normal EKG”. Normal ECG.
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What if your system adopted the recommendation that a computer "normal" ECG need not be shown to the doctor?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 11, 2024
Emergency department Code STEMI patients with initial electrocardiogram labeled ‘normal’ by computer interpretation: a 7-year retrospective review. Acad Emerg Med 2024;31:296-300 == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 6/6 /2024 ): == Recognition of repolarization variants can be challenging.
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New Studies: AI Captures Electrocardiogram Patterns That Could Signal a Future Sudden Cardiac Arrest
DAIC
MARCH 1, 2024
Photo by Cedars-Sinai milla1cf Fri, 03/01/2024 - 08:25 March 1, 2024 — Two new studies by Cedars-Sinai investigators support using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict sudden cardiac arrest-a health emergency that in 90% of cases leads to death within minutes. Sumeet Chugh, MD.
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News from EHRA 2024: International Experts Agree on Standards for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
DAIC
APRIL 9, 2024
An international consensus statement on how to treat atrial fibrillation with catheter or surgical ablation has been published in EP Europace, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and was recently presented at EHRA 2024, a scientific congress held April 7-9 in Berlin, Germany. Image courtesy: European Society of Cardiology.
AliveCor's Kardia 12L ECG System Receives Category III CPT Codes
DAIC
JULY 18, 2024
In accordance with the AMA semi-annual early release schedule, the new codes will be effective January 1st, 2025 and published in the 2025 CPT Code book.
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Supercharging the ECG: AI set to Revolutionize the Diagnostic Cardiology Market
DAIC
JUNE 19, 2024
Signify Research has just released a deep-dive qualitative analysis of developments around the use of AI to analyze and interpret electrocardiograms (ECGs), one of the world’s most ubiquitous diagnostic tests for cardiac disease. Expect to see big and possibly unexpected things in this market in 2024 and beyond.
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New Technology Promises to Revolutionize Valvular Heart Disease Care
DAIC
APRIL 1, 2024
Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 04/01/2024 - 08:21 April 1, 2024 — Roughly 25,000 Americans die each year from valvular heart disease, but researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions conclude that new technology could soon help doctors slash that number. “We
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SBC Scientific Publication Award 2023 Held at the 79th Brazilian Congress of Cardiology
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences
OCTOBER 21, 2024
On September 21, 2024, during the 79th Brazilian Congress of Cardiology in Brasília, we celebrated excellence in research and publication with the SBC Scientific Publication Award for the Family ABC journals!
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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4141052-A4141052, November 12, 2024. Laboratory tests showed markedly elevated troponin I levels (>50 ng/ml) and atrial fibrillation, along with inferior wall ST elevation on the electrocardiogram. The incidence of this dual infarction is currently unknown due to its rarity.
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Two patients with chest pain, with QRS obscured: which was STEMI positive, and which had Occlusion MI?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 17, 2024
Emergency department Code STEMI patients with initial electrocardiogram labeled ‘normal’ by computer interpretation: a 7-year retrospective review. International evaluation of an artificial intelligence-powered electrocardiogram model detecting acute coronary occlusion myocardial infarction. J Electrocardiol 2017 2. Smith, Meyers.
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Abstract 4115652: Effect of the sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor, Dapagliflozin, on ventricular repolarization electrocardiographic parameters: DAPA-ECG study
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4115652-A4115652, November 12, 2024.
Abstract 4134796: Safety of over 1000 consecutive, selected low risk patients with accelerated discharge from a chest pain unit with early generation cardiac troponin use, no cardiac functional or anatomic testing and no clinical risk scores
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4134796-A4134796, November 12, 2024. LR was based on normal examination, stable hemodynamics, normal electrocardiograms (ECG), and negative cardiac troponin I, without pre-discharge functional or anatomic cardiac testing or risk scores.
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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4120434-A4120434, November 12, 2024. Electrocardiogram (ECG) showed sustained monomorphic VT at a rate of 160 bpm. Since its identification in 1981 its diagnosis has increased due to the advancements in cardiac imaging. cm SMA on the basal inferior and inferolateral walls.
Abstract 4139536: Incidence of Severe QT Prolongation and the Assoicated Risk of Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death in Patients Taking Antipsychotics or Antidepressants
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4139536-A4139536, November 12, 2024. Background:Limited data exist on the incidence of severe QT prolongation (SQTP) in patients using antipsychotics or antidepressants and the associated risk of ventricular arrhythmias (VA) and sudden cardiac death (SCD).Aims:This ms and +6.7 ± 36.1
Predicting myocardial viability from surface ECG following MI
Dr. S. Venkatesan MD
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Final message As on 2024, the concept of myocardial viability testing has not vanished. Can the surface electrocardiogram be used to predict myocardial viability? We must ensure , not to pass on a incorrect message to generation next cardiologists, that viability tests are outdated and obsolete. Reference 1.
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