Advancements and Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Comprehensive Review

Huanhuan Ma1,2, Jing Li1, Shengjun Ta1

  • 1Department of Ultrasound, Xijing Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, 710032 Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.

Insights

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers new ways to manage hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a heart condition affecting adolescents. AI integrates data for better diagnosis and personalized treatment, moving towards data-driven precision medicine.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Informatics
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a prevalent cardiovascular disease and a significant cause of sudden cardiac death in adolescents.
  • The condition presents complex challenges in diagnosis, prognosis, and management due to its varied presentation and clinical progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current applications of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) data analytics.
  • To examine methodological advancements and clinical implementations of AI in HCM.
  • To explore how AI can facilitate a shift towards data-driven paradigms in HCM diagnosis and management.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of AI applications in HCM data analytics.
  • Focus on integration of clinical and imaging data (echocardiography, ECG, CMR) using AI/ML/DL.
  • Analysis of challenges including data standardization, model interpretability, and privacy.

Main Results:

  • AI technologies are poised to transform the clinical management of HCM by integrating diverse data sources.
  • AI enables comprehensive risk assessment and personalized treatment strategies for HCM patients.
  • AI holds potential for timely and accurate diagnoses, advancing precision medicine in HCM.

Conclusions:

  • AI-based approaches show significant promise in revolutionizing HCM management.
  • Addressing challenges in data standardization, interpretability, and privacy is crucial for AI implementation.
  • AI facilitates a transition to data-driven precision medicine for individualized HCM patient care.

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