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British researchers developed an AI tool called Rapid-RO, which analyzes blood test results and patient information to quickly and accurately rule out heart attacks.
The AI was trained on data from over 60,000 UK patients and tested on over 35,000, proving successful in ruling out heart attacks in 36% of cases compared to 27% using traditional blood tests alone.
The tool combines the initial troponin blood test (a standard heart damage indicator) with other patient data, then uses an algorithm to categorize patients as very low risk or not.
Rapid-RO was found to be more accurate than standard tests, missing four times fewer heart attacks, and worked effectively across different demographics and health conditions.
Researchers aim to develop the tool into a user-friendly app for doctors, potentially speeding up patient care decisions and reducing unnecessary hospital stays.
The findings were presented at the British Cardiovascular Society Conference, showcasing the potential of AI in improving heart attack diagnosis and treatment.
