Izhan Hamza, Patricia A. Pellikka, Amer Abdulla, Masood Ahmad
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Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing cardiac imaging, including echocardiography. However, AI has scarce penetration in resource-limited regions. The implementation of AI-aided echocardiography (AIE) poses unique challenges and opportunities in resource-limited areas. Some obvious advantages of AIE include aiding image acquisition, interpretation, and triaging patients based on severity. The challenges AIE faces in resource-limited regions include a lack of data accessibility for model development, physician apprehension, and an outdated regulatory framework. Based on our early experience with AI, we believe AIE in resource-limited regions will enhance health equity, improve access to the technology, and lead to cost savings. However, significant efforts are needed to realize these objectives.
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Echocardiography: A Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound and Allied Techniques is the official publication of the International Society of Cardiovascular Ultrasound. Widely recognized for its comprehensive peer-reviewed articles, case studies, original research, and reviews by international authors. Echocardiography keeps its readership of echocardiographers, ultrasound specialists, and cardiologists well informed of the latest developments in the field.
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