AI can detect signs of cardiovascular disease by analyzing mammograms, study findsPhoto by Larissa G. on Pexels
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AI can detect signs of cardiovascular disease by analyzing mammograms, study finds

oglobo28 August 2026 at 08:01

An artificial intelligence tool capable of analyzing mammograms to identify signs of cardiovascular disease showed promising results in a study with nearly 100,000 exams. The technology was able to distinguish women with hypertension, ischemic heart disease — also known as coronary artery disease — and a history of stroke, according to research presented at the Congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), in Munich.

The study analyzed 97,364 mammograms performed on 29,921 women, with a mean age of 54 years. The researchers cross-referenced the images with information from electronic medical records, medication prescriptions, imaging exams, and medical procedures.

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