By Niranjan Hiremath
Heart disease continues to be the single biggest cause of death across the world, claiming nearly one in three lives. Doctors know that early detection is the best defence, yet for decades this has relied either on visible symptoms or invasive testing. AI is finding its way into the practice of cardiology, not as a replacement for the doctor, but as a partner that quickens the process of diagnosis.
An ECG, an echocardiogram, or an angiogram generates information that takes years of training to interpret. Now, AI-based tools can highlight irregularities that might be missed at first glance. In places like the United States and Europe, algorithms are already used to standardise echocardiogram images and support doctors in detecting conditions such as hypertrophic car