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Computer diagnosis in cardiology.

Graham Wilfred Ewing¹, Elena Nikolayevna Ewing

¹Montague Healthcare, Mulberry House, Vine Farm Close, Cotgrave, Nottingham, United Kingdom.

North American Journal of Medical Sciences

|June 6, 2012

Summary

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Virtual Scanning, a new cognitive technology, offers rapid, inexpensive cardiological screening by measuring bioluminescence unique to protein reactions. This method detects presymptomatic heart disease, improving diagnosis and reducing costs.

Keywords:

Computer diagnosis autonomic nervous system mathematical modeling physiological systems virtual scanning visual perception

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Cognitive Science
Medical Technology

Background:

Conventional biomarker techniques for cardiological diagnosis have limitations.
Pathologies can influence cognitive and visual perception.
Autonomic nervous system function is linked to physiological systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce Virtual Scanning, a novel cognitive, computer-based technology.
To explore its potential for improved cardiological diagnosis and screening.
To compare its efficacy against conventional biomarker techniques.

Main Methods:

Virtual Scanning technology measures unique bioluminescence from protein reactions in blood.
Analyzes color and intensity of light to determine reaction rates.
Utilizes cognitive test procedures to assess biochemical reaction rates and disease progression.

Main Results:

Bioluminescence is unique to specific reactions and their rates.
Cognitive tests can measure biochemical reaction rates, indicating heart function and disease.
Virtual Scanning demonstrates potential for diagnosing disease from presymptomatic origins.

Conclusions:

Virtual Scanning offers a non-invasive cognitive technique for medical practitioners.
It has the potential for significantly improved diagnostic accuracy in cardiology.
This technology may lead to rapid, inexpensive cardiological screening and reduced healthcare costs.