AJMC April 3, 2022
Experts outlined updates in the use of artificial intelligence, wearable devices, and artificial wombs for cardiac health during a session at the American College of Cardiology (ACC)’s 71st Scientific Sessions.
In a session deemed “straight out of science fiction” and “akin to a Star Trek episode” by audience members, panelists at the American College of Cardiology (ACC)’s 71st Scientific Session highlighted recent advancements in direct-to-consumer heart monitor devices, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiology, and the potential of an artificial womb for babies with congenital heart disease.
The session, titled “Innovations in Treatment of Congenital Heart Disease,” was followed by an audience question and answer session, where concerns regarding Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance were...