Here are there things to know about the AI system.
1. A team of researchers at Oxford, England-based John Radcliffe Hospital developed the AI system to determine the risk of a patient having a heart attack, based on scans of his or her heartbeat. The system, called Ultromics, was trained on scans and outcomes data from 1,000 patients.
2. The researchers tested the Ultromics system in clinical trials at six cardiology units, the results of which are slated to be published in a peer-reviewed journal later this year after a team of experts reviews the data. Preliminary data indicate the system outperforms cardiologists, BBC reports.
3. If the study confirms the system outperforms heart specialists, NHS officials said they will offer the AI system for free to all affiliated hospitals. The goal of the rollout would be to accelerate treatment and cut costs by identifying heart diseases earlier.
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