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The study of almost 1,200 Nigerian women who were pregnant or had recently given birth found that using an artificial intelligence-enabled digital stethoscope during electrocardiogram (EKG) screening doubled the detection rate of peripartum cardiomyopathy compared to standard obstetric care.
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a type of heart failure that can affect pregnant or recently pregnant women, weakening the heart’s ability to pump blood.
In the study, an AI algorithm was used with a digital stethoscope to record heart activity and sounds, enabling better detection of cardiomyopathy.
While traditional EKG screening had a detection rate of 1.8%, AI-enhanced screening detected cardiomyopathy in 4% of pregnant and postpartum women.
This research suggests that AI-guided screening using a digital stethoscope can improve the diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy, a potentially life-threatening condition, by facilitating earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Early detection and treatment of cardiomyopathy are essential for reducing adverse maternal outcomes.
The study highlights the potential of AI technology in improving healthcare outcomes and may lead to changes in clinical practice for pregnancy-related cardiac issues.
Additional large trials in diverse populations are needed to further evaluate the impact of AI-guided screening on cardiomyopathy diagnosis and maternal outcomes.
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