November 21, 2019 Small rise in heart attack protein linked to increased risk of early death A new analysis of patients’ heart data has shown that even a slight increase in a protein linked to heart attacks, called troponin, is linked to an increased risk of early death at all ages. Clinicians use troponin testing, alongside other investigations, to determine whether a patient is having a heart attack and to inform […]
March 28, 2019 AI can improve X-ray identification of pacemakers in emergencies Researchers have created new AI software that can identify cardiac rhythm devices in x-rays more accurately and quickly than current methods. The team believes this software could speed up the diagnosis and treatment of patients with faulty devices in an emergency setting.The software, created by researchers at Imperial College London, has been able to identify […]