AI Tool Optimise Identifies High-Risk Heart Patients
University of Leeds study shows AI can detect conditions leading to heart-related deaths, offering potential for earlier treatment and reduced NHS strain.
- Optimise AI trained on health records of over two million people to identify high-risk patients.
- The AI flagged over 400,000 individuals at risk, who comprised 74% of heart-related deaths in a decade.
- Pilot study revealed undiagnosed kidney disease in 20% of high-risk patients and led to medication changes for over half with high blood pressure.
- Researchers plan larger clinical trials to validate findings and implement doctor-led care.
- Early diagnosis through AI could decrease hospital admissions and improve patient outcomes.
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