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AI Tool Detects Hidden Heart Disease in Two Seconds

AI Tool Detects Hidden Heart Disease in Two Seconds

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THE BRIEF
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Researchers have developed a 'superhuman' AI tool capable of detecting hidden heart disease from a routine ECG in less than two seconds.

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The technology is currently being trialed by the NHS to help clear a backlog of 400,000 patients waiting for cardiac assessments.

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Early results suggest the tool can identify high-risk patients before symptoms appear, potentially transforming preventative care and reducing long-term mortality rates.