AI could check millions of CT scans for heart risk. Who will pay for it?
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Artificial intelligence could be used to check millions of CT scans for heart risk, but the cost of implementing this technology is a concern. An estimated 20-40% of incidental coronary artery calcium found in chest CT scans goes unreported, making AI a potential solution to identify at-risk patients.
Cardiologists use CT scans to look for coronary artery calcium, which indicates heart attack risk. However, many chest CT scans are not specifically focused on the heart, and incidental calcium findings often go unreported. AI could help analyze these scans, but the cost is a concern. The FDA and medical organizations are exploring ways to implement AI in healthcare. An estimated 19 million chest CT scans are performed annually in the US. AI could help identify patients at risk of heart disease.
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