The Emergence of Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology: Current and Future Applications

Overview

Journal Curr Cardiol Rev

Publisher Bentham Science Publishers

Specialty Cardiology & Vascular Diseases

Date 2021 Nov 22

PMID 34802407

Citations 1

Authors

Prashanth Kulkarni

Manjappa Mahadevappa

Srikar Chilakamarri

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Abstract

Artificial intelligence technology is emerging as a promising entity in cardiovascular medicine, potentially improving diagnosis and patient care. In this article, we review the literature on artificial intelligence and its utility in cardiology. We provide a detailed description of concepts of artificial intelligence tools like machine learning, deep learning, and cognitive computing. This review discusses the current evidence, application, prospects, and limitations of artificial intelligence in cardiology.

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