Artificial Intelligence and Echocardiography: A Primer for Cardiac Sonographers.

Journal: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography
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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key component in diagnostic medical imaging, including echocardiography. AI with deep learning has already been used with automated view labeling, measurements, and interpretation. As the development and use of AI in echocardiography increase, potential concerns may be raised by cardiac sonographers and the profession. This report, from a sonographer's perspective, focuses on defining AI, the basics of the technology, identifying some current applications of AI, and how the use of AI may improve patient care in the future.

Authors

  • Ashlee Davis
    Duke Health System, Durham, North Carolina. Electronic address: ashlee.phillips@duke.edu.
  • Kristen Billick
    Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California.
  • Kenneth Horton
    Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • Madeline Jankowski
    Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL (M.J.).
  • Peg Knoll
    University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California.
  • Jane E Marshall
    Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Alan Paloma
    Stanford Healthcare, Stanford, California.
  • Richie Palma
    Duke Health System, Durham, North Carolina.
  • David B Adams
    Duke Health System, Durham, North Carolina.