How AI can predict the likelihood of a heart attack

 

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A chin chin in the chest pain? Doctors say that the pain should not be mistaken for gas or acidity pain and should be rushed to the doctor, as the first hour after a heart attack is very important.

But you can get a hint of whether your heart is working properly long before you feel the pain. You don't need to be an expert for this, nor do you need a device like an ECG machine.

Certain brands of smart watches, smart phones or some easily available devices like digital stethoscopes, with the help of artificial intelligence or artificial intelligence, you will get an early indication whether your heart is working properly or not. A three-day international conference is currently underway in Kolkata to discuss how artificial intelligence can contribute to the treatment of heart disease.

The conference organized by the Cardiological Society of India was attended by researchers and doctors from various countries of the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia. The professor of medicine at Stanford University in the United States came to attend the conference. Mintu Turakhia. On the one hand, he has led a major study on how a famous brand of smartwatches can provide early indications of heart defects, as well as treat heart 'arrhythmias'.

Dr. “There are devices that use artificial intelligence or AI that only doctors can use,” explained Turakhia. AI is being used to analyze ECGs, heart monitor patches, and even X-rays.” “These are devices licensed by some regulatory body. Doctors can use the artificial intelligence of these devices to make more accurate treatments.”

“There are other types of devices, where AI is used, but they are actually consumer products. Smart watches like the Apple Watch or consumer products such as wearable ECGs can analyze the ECG without a doctor to tell if there is a problem with the heart. These softwares, however, are still not used in all countries," said Dr. Turakhia He was saying that a smart watch of a famous brand has added such a feature, where there is a light on the back of the watch.

Dr. Turakhia explained, “It is through that point of light that artificial intelligence can calculate whether the pulse of the person is normal or not. An abnormal heartbeat means there is a problem with his heart. But to be sure, you have to go to the doctor for an ECG. Even if you put your finger on the flash light of the smartphone, you can measure the heart rate, there is such an app, said Dr. Turakhia Robotic surgery technology has also started in many hospitals. Artificial intelligence is also used there. But the cost of that surgery is huge.

Price out of reach: The coming devices using artificial intelligence, be it medical science approved or consumer products like smartwatches, smartphones, their prices are still beyond the reach of most people in a country like India. Cardiologists also admit this. However, the coordinator of the international conference. Kajol Ganguly said, "Most of the devices or management that can provide early warning of heart disease using AI are still in the experimental stage."

“Some devices have come into the market, and they are too expensive for people in countries like India. But we would expect that as more and more such devices come into the market, people will continue to buy them, the more the price will come down. Then AI devices will come within the reach of more people. "Dr. is giving another solution. Mintu Turakhia. "In 10 or 15 years in a country like India, we might think of some sort of system that's done like a small booth - much like a telephone booth used to be," he said.

“In those booths there were several devices, using artificial intelligence. Common people go there and do tests themselves like pulse rate, ECG or blood sugar measurement.”

"If the AI machine gives an indication, then the person goes to the doctor for proper diagnosis," said Dr. Turakhia His explanation is that if a person cannot buy expensive AI 'gadgets', he can get the initial indication through the devices placed in those booths. But doctors are repeatedly warning that AI may have signaled early warning. But then the doctor will do the treatment. He may also take the help of AI again. But the machine is never a substitute for the doctor, only an aid.

Pilot project in West Bengal: As research on AI in medical science is going on all over the world, work is being done in India as well, including in West Bengal.

"A pilot project has been completed in 150 schools in 15 districts of West Bengal, where teachers can check whether the heart rate of school students is normal or not using a digital stethoscope."

“After that, the information is analyzed by artificial intelligence or AI on the computer and sent to the doctors. It can give an indication of a child's risk of rheumatic heart disease, which is very common in children,"