AI tool Developed to Predict Life-Threatening Aortic Aneurysm Ruptures
Researchers in Greece have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) submission, called SAFE-AORTA, designed to predict ruptures in abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), a possibly fatal condition.
AAAs are a meaningful health concern, ranking as the 13th leading cause of death and the third leading cause of sudden death in Western countries. A rupture carries a high mortality rate, with approximately 80% of patients not surviving [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/]. The danger lies in the fact that aneurysms frequently enough develop without noticeable symptoms, meaning they frequently remain undetected until a rupture occurs.
The SAFE-AORTA tool, described by project coordinator Christos Manopoulos, director of the NTUA Biofluids Laboratory, as a “clinical decision support system,” utilizes a thorough approach to risk assessment. It integrates diverse patient data,including CT scans,blood flow velocities,and medical history,to construct a personalized “digital twin” of the patient’s aorta. This digital model is then continuously monitored using data from smartwatches and updates provided by physicians.
The project involves collaboration between seven Greek universities and research institutes. Further details about the project and its progress are expected to be released as the research progresses.
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