AI ECG tool detects heart disease in under 2 seconds, triages high-risk patients

Researchers have developed an AI model trained on millions of ECGs that identifies heart disease faster than human clinicians, potentially enabling rapid triage of high-risk patients. The tool's clinical validation and deployment status remain unclear, but it signals a shift toward AI-assisted diagnostics in cardiology. This matters as it could reduce diagnostic delays and improve outcomes, though regulatory and integration hurdles persist.