AI Helps Cardiologists Halve the Time Needed for Interpreting Heart Scans
A few minutes saved during a medical examination may seem insignificant, but across hundreds of patients, the difference can become substantial. Artificial intelligence is now offering cardiologists a way to reduce the time spent examining heart images, potentially making cardiovascular services more efficient. The technology is gaining attention following research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026. Scientists investigated whether computers could prepare useful medical interpretations that doctors could review instead of starting every report from scratch. The experiment focused on echocardiography, a procedure that uses ultrasound to show the heart in motion. These images help medical professionals…