Artificial Intelligence in Clinics: Enhancing Cardiology Practice.

Abstract

In recent years, every aspect of the society has rapidly transformed because of the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. AI excels not only in image and voice recognition and analysis but also in achieving near-natural conversations through the development of large language models. These technological innovations are steadily being integrated into healthcare settings and can significantly change the way physicians work in clinics in the near future. Patient interviews will predominantly be performed by AI. Physicians will discuss the findings of traditional tests like electrocardiograms and chest X-rays with AI, providing beyond-human interpretation. Additionally, AI is changing areas that have seen little development for a long time, such as auscultation and phonocardiography, and the recognition and quantification of previously challenging observations like the gait analysis. Although barriers to real-world implementation exist, in the near future, a majority of physicians will collaborate with AIs supporting various aspects of clinical practice, consequently enabling more accurate and appropriate diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, including ischemic and valvular heart diseases, arrhythmias, and heart failure. This review focuses on AI application in the field of cardiology, specifically on how it can improve the workflow in clinical settings. We examine various examples of AI integration in cardiology to demonstrate how these technologies can lead to more accurate and efficient patient care. Understanding the advancements in AI can lead to more appropriate and streamlined medical practices, which will ultimately benefit both healthcare providers and patients.