J Vet Intern Med March 2024 PMID 38362960

Automated echocardiographic left ventricular dimension assessment in dogs using artificial intelligence: Development and validation.

Catherine C Stowell, Valeria Kallassy, Beth Lane, Jonathan Abbott, Kieran Borgeat, David Connolly, Oriol Domenech, Joanna Dukes-McEwan, Luca Ferasin, Josefa Fernández Del Palacio, Chris Linney, Jose Novo Matos, Ilaria Spalla, Nuala Summerfield, Tommaso Vezzosi

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Peak: 2 in Feb 2024
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Feb 2024 – Mar 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highlight the impressive performance of the AI system, with comments like ‘indistinguishable from experts’ and ‘adequately measure,’ emphasizing its potential to revolutionize veterinary cardiology. The choice of words such as ‘performance,’ ‘validation,’ and ‘clinical use’ reflects a focus on both technical validation and real-world impact, demonstrating high engagement and optimism about the technology’s significance.

AgreementStrong agreement

All discussions recognize the accuracy and potential of the AI system, indicating strong consensus on its effectiveness for measuring cardiac dimensions in dogs.

InterestModerate interest

The comments show moderate interest, mainly focusing on the technical achievement rather than broader implications, reflected in neutral or technical language.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many participants delve into specifics, praising the performance and considering clinical applications, which indicates deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Given the emphasis on improving veterinary cardiac assessments and automation, the discussions suggest that this research could significantly affect veterinary diagnostics.

Abstract in brief

  • A neural network was developed and validated to measure left ventricular dimensions in dogs' echocardiograms, showing performance comparable to expert cardiographers.
  • The AI's measurement deviations from expert consensus were similar to the variability among human experts, indicating it is accurate enough for clinical use.
  • This technology has the potential to improve consistency and efficiency in veterinary cardiac assessments by automating the measurement process.

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Stefano Cattaneo DVM
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automated #echocardiographic LV dimension assessment in dogs using artificial intelligence: Development&validation. An AI network can be trained to adequately measure linear LV dimensions, with performance indistinguishable from that of experts https://t.co/7ci4xror18

Feb 23, 2024 · 1 like · 2,713 followers View post →
MissioneVeterinario
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Automated echocardiographic left ventricular dimension assessment in dogs using artificial intelligence: Development and validation | #ECM #VetMed https://t.co/AwMzMNpAxT

Feb 20, 2024 · 915 followers View post →

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Stefano Cattaneo DVM
@Albinovet · X

automated #echocardiographic LV dimension assessment in dogs using artificial intelligence: Development&validation. An AI network can be trained to adequately measure linear LV dimensions, with performance indistinguishable from that of experts https://t.co/7ci4xror18

Feb 23, 2024 · 1 like · 2,713 followers View post →
MissioneVeterinario
@ProfVeterinario · X

Automated echocardiographic left ventricular dimension assessment in dogs using artificial intelligence: Development and validation | #ECM #VetMed https://t.co/AwMzMNpAxT

Feb 20, 2024 · 915 followers View post →
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