AI 'Foot Scanner' Predicts Heart Failure Hospitalizations 13 Days in Advance
Summary
A wall-mounted AI device that scans feet for fluid buildup can predict heart failure hospitalizations an average of 13 days in advance, potentially allowing timely interventions to prevent hospitalization, according to research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference.
Key Points
- A home device that scans feet for fluid buildup can predict heart failure hospitalizations 13 days in advance on average.
- The AI-powered scanner detects edema, one of the key signs of worsening heart failure, by imaging the feet and lower legs.
- The device could help keep heart failure patients out of the hospital by alerting care teams to take action like increasing medication.