AI takes on heart scans: could it speed up diagnoses?
NCT ID NCT07229300
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares three ways of interpreting echocardiograms (heart ultrasounds): one where AI pre-reads the images, one where a sonographer pre-reads them, and one where cardiologists do all the work. The goal is to see if the AI-assisted method is just as accurate but faster and more consistent. About 1,200 adults with existing heart ultrasound images will take part. The results could help decide if AI should be used routinely to help doctors interpret these tests.
What this could mean
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Active substance
AI software for echocardiogram interpretation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that AI-assisted reading of heart ultrasounds is as accurate as current methods, potentially saving cardiologist time and reducing variability in reports.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, non-treatment trial focused on workflow efficiency, not patient outcomes. The AI may not prove superior or could introduce errors in certain cases.
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Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research
Pleasanton, California, 94588, United States