Fully automated artificial intelligence-based echocardiographic analysis substantially reduces workflow time while
Jonghee Sun1, Yeonyee E Yoon2,3, Jiyeon Lee1
1Cardiovascular Center and Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
|May 20, 2026
Summary
Fully automated artificial intelligence (AI) significantly reduced transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) analysis time. AI demonstrated noninferior accuracy for left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), supporting its use as a workflow accelerator.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
- Artificial Intelligence
Background:
- Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) analysis is time-intensive, combining quantitative and qualitative assessments.
- Fully automated artificial intelligence (AI) offers potential to reduce analysis time and maintain accuracy.
- Real-world validation of AI in TTE workflows is limited.

