[Artificial Intelligence Methods - a Perspective for Cardiovascular Telemedicine?]

Abstract

Since 2022, an estimated 150000 to 200000 patients with heart failure (HF) in Germany have met the inclusion criteria for HF telemonitoring in accordance with the Federal Joint Committee's (G-BA) decision. Currently, only a few artificial intelligence (AI) applications are used in standard cardiovascular telemedicine care. However, AI applications could improve the predictive accuracy of existing telemedical sensor technology by recognising patterns across multiple data sources. AI-based biomarkers are also being developed for use in telemedical sensor technology. Voice analysis to recognise pulmonary congestion appears to be a promising approach. In the future, AI-based decision support systems could help optimise the diagnostic process in telemedicine centres. Large language models offer the potential to support the diagnostic process. The European Union's AI regulation has established the first framework for testing new AI-based technologies in healthcare. Real-world laboratories provide an opportunity to research innovative technologies in a protected environment.