Ethical Challenges and Opportunities in Applying Artificial Intelligence to Cardiovascular Medicine.

Journal: The Canadian journal of cardiology
Published Date: Jul 20, 2024

Abstract

Much anticipation surrounds artificial intelligence's (AI) emergence as a promising tool in health care. It offers potential to revolutionise clinical practice through assistive and autonomous operation. The high prevalence of cardiac disease globally provides an opportunity for AI technology to increase health care efficiency and improve patient outcomes. This article explores the ethical considerations necessary for safe and acceptable implantation of AI within the health care space. We aim to highlight several challenges such as data privacy, consent, sustainability, and cybersecurity. In addition, we outline the future opportunities for AI use in cardiovascular medicine. Overall, we argue that AI deployment demands robust regulation, transparent algorithms, and safeguarding of patient privacy.

Authors

  • Stephen Lewin
    Department of Cardiology, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
  • Riti Chetty
    Department of Cardiology, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
  • Abdul Rahman Ihdayhid
    Monash Cardiovascular Research Centre, Monash University and MonashHeart, Monash Health, 246 Clayton Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3168 (A.R.I.); and Leviev Heart Center, Sheba Medical Center and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel (S.B.Z.).
  • Girish Dwivedi
    Department of Medicine, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY Western Australia 6009, Australia.

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