Electrocardiogram-Based Artificial Intelligence for Detection of Low Ejection Fraction: A Contemporary Review.

Journal: Cardiology in review
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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the role of electrocardiography (ECG) in cardiovascular care, enabling early disease detection, improved risk stratification, and optimized therapeutic decision-making. This review explores recent advances in AI-enhanced ECG (AI-ECG) applications, with a focus on both technical innovations and clinical integration. Key developments include deep learning models capable of detecting structural heart disease, arrhythmias, and even systemic conditions from ECG data. Emphasis is placed on the need for model explainability, fairness, and generalizability through diverse training datasets and interpretable algorithms. Multimodal learning, federated approaches, and temporal modeling are highlighted as emerging strategies to enhance model robustness and clinical relevance. Integration into electronic health records, prospective validation studies, and regulatory considerations are discussed as essential steps toward real-world adoption. Additionally, AI-driven remote monitoring through wearable devices offers scalable solutions for early intervention, though challenges around accuracy, alarm fatigue, and cost-effectiveness remain. Finally, global collaboration and policy frameworks are necessary to ensure equitable, ethical, and sustainable deployment of AI-ECG technologies. Collectively, this work underscores the transformative potential of AI-ECG while outlining critical directions for its safe and effective implementation in clinical practice.

Authors

  • Hadrian Hoang-Vu Tran
    From the Department of Internal Medicine, Hackensack University Medical Center-Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ.
  • Audrey Thu
    Department of Medicine, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, NY.
  • Axel Fuertes
    From the Department of Internal Medicine, Hackensack University Medical Center-Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ.
  • Anu Radha Twayana
    Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Permian Basin, Odessa, TX.
  • Ashwini Mahadevaiah
    From the Department of Internal Medicine, Hackensack University Medical Center-Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ.
  • Krutagni Adwait Mehta
    From the Department of Internal Medicine, Hackensack University Medical Center-Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ.
  • Maggie James
    From the Department of Internal Medicine, Hackensack University Medical Center-Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ.
  • Marina Basta
    From the Department of Internal Medicine, Hackensack University Medical Center-Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ.
  • Simcha Weissman
    Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, New Jersey.
  • Wiliam H Frishman
    Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY.
  • Wilbert S Aronow
    Department of Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY.

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