A new study has revealed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is outperforming doctors in detecting serious heart defects in unborn babies. The study, presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Denver, showed that AI-assisted analysis of prenatal ultrasounds is more accurate and faster than human evaluations, potentially saving lives.
Lead researcher Dr. Jennifer Lam-Rachlin highlighted that AI significantly improves the detection of congenital heart defects, even among OB-GYNs and maternal-fetal specialists. With congenital heart defects affecting approximately one in four babies, early detection is crucial for timely medical intervention.
Many prenatal ultrasounds are reviewed by non-specialist doctors, which can result in missed or delayed diagnoses of heart defects. In the study, 14 OB-GYNs and maternal-fetal medicine experts analyzed 200 ultrasounds from hospitals in the US and abroad. When assisted by AI, the doctors were able to detect heart defects more confidently and quickly.
This breakthrough could change the way prenatal care is conducted, ensuring better outcomes for newborns and enhancing the future of neonatal healthcare. The use of AI in this field promises to reduce errors, speed up diagnoses, and provide more accurate assessments, ultimately improving the lives of countless children worldwide
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