Cardiac MRI Plus Artificial Intelligence Improves Heart Attack, Stroke Prediction

Doctors may be able to predict the chances of death, heart attack, and stroke in patients by using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) paired with artificial intelligence (AI), potentially making treatment recommendations that will improve patient blood flow and outcomes. The study, conducted by researchers with University College London, was published Friday in the journal Circulation. It was the largest study of its kind to date. Investigators examined and compared the AI-generated blood flow results in patients collected from cardiac MRI scans to assess their risk for an adverse cardiac episode. This analysis showed patients with limited blood flow were more likely to experience negative heart-related outcomes.