AI-Powered ultrasound could bring heart testing to geriatric wards
NCT ID NCT07701369
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether a portable, AI-assisted ultrasound device can accurately measure heart function in patients aged 75 and older hospitalized with heart failure. Geriatricians, after a one-day training, use the AI tool to assess the heart's pumping ability, and results are compared to standard echocardiography performed by a cardiologist. If proven reliable, this technology could make heart assessments more accessible in geriatric settings, where specialist access is often limited.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- AI-assisted echocardiography using a handheld ultrasound device and automated analysis software
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could make heart function assessment more accessible for elderly patients in geriatric wards, reducing the need for specialist cardiologist referrals.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, single-center study. The AI tool may not be as accurate as standard echocardiography, and results may not apply to all older patients or settings.
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Conditions
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Broca Hospital
Paris, 75013, France
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