News · 10 May 2026
AI-ECG Detects Heart Failure Early in Kenya Study
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Researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center found that an AI algorithm applied to inexpensive electrocardiograms accurately screened patients in Kenya for left ventricular systolic dysfunction, a key heart failure precursor. The AI-ECG detected the condition in 14.1% of patients who also received echocardiograms, achieving 95.6% sensitivity. The study suggests a scalable, low-cost tool for resource-limited settings.
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