HeartBeam’s Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Combined with Vectorcardiography (VCG) Outperforms Expert Cardiologists in Detecting Arrhythmias
20 Maio 2024 - 9:31AM
Business Wire
New Data Presented at Heart Rhythm Society
Conference Demonstrates Continued Progress with Company’s AI
Program
Data Show That Applying AI to VCG Data Provides
More Consistent and Reliable Detection of Atrial Flutter
HeartBeam, Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT), a medical technology
company focused on transforming cardiac care through the power of
personalized insights, today announced new study data demonstrating
that HeartBeam AI combined with vectorcardiography (VCG)
outperformed an expert panel of heart rhythm cardiologists in
detecting atrial flutter. HeartBeam AI is the company’s deep
learning (a form of AI) algorithm for detecting abnormalities in
the timing or pattern of heartbeats. The data was presented by
Joshua M. Lampert, MD, Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Assistant
Professor of Medicine, and Medical Director of Machine Learning for
Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital at the Icahn School of Medicine
at Mount Sinai, during the Heart Rhythm Society annual meeting in
Boston.
In the study, HeartBeam AI was applied to a set of 173 VCGs,
single-lead ECGs and 12-lead ECGs to identify atrial flutter. The
same set of single-lead ECGs and 12-lead ECGs was reviewed by a
panel of three electrophysiologists (EP panel) for atrial flutter,
a common arrhythmia that significantly increases a patient’s risk
for stroke. Key findings from the analysis show that HeartBeam AI
combined with VCG:
- Outperformed an expert panel reviewing single-lead ECGs, with a
statistically significant 40% improvement in the detection of
atrial flutter cases (sensitivity: 97.3% for HeartBeam AI+VCG vs.
69.4% for EP panel).
- Demonstrated a statistically significant 6% improvement in the
detection of atrial flutter cases compared to an expert panel
reviewing 12-lead ECGs (sensitivity: 97.3% for HeartBeam AI+VCG vs.
91.1% for EP panel).
- Delivered zero variability in the detection of atrial flutter
compared to the EP panel.
Additional details about the study can be found here.
Dr. Lampert commented, “The modern vectorcardiogram is nearly
100 years old, and yet we are cautiously breathing new life into it
with the advent of novel acquisition technologies and deep learning
algorithms. This study demonstrates that a deep learning algorithm
applied to a transformed VCG performs comparably as well when
applied to the gold-standard 12-lead ECG. The AI algorithm overall
outperformed a panel of electrophysiologists in distinguishing
atrial flutter from sinus rhythm with perfect agreement between
multiple model predictions compared to significant interobserver
variability amongst electrophysiologists, a finding particularly
notable on single lead ECG analysis.”
HeartBeam’s core vectorelectrocardiography (3D VECG) technology
captures the heart’s signals in three projections (X, Y, Z),
similar to VCG, and synthesizes a 12-lead ECG. The Company’s first
planned application of the 3D VECG platform technology is HeartBeam
AIMIGo™, a credit card-sized device for patient use at home or
anywhere, which is currently under review with FDA.
By leveraging AI to analyze the data-rich signals, HeartBeam
believes it will be able to improve diagnostic accuracy and to
unlock a more personalized approach to cardiac care for patients.
As a patient uses AIMIGo over time, there will be a series of ECG
readings. HeartBeam aims to leverage AI to analyze the data to
provide a longitudinal view of the patient’s cardiac status and
move beyond today’s 12-lead ECGs, which typically only provide a
snapshot in time.
“The data is incredibly encouraging, showcasing the potential of
our artificial intelligence program to improve diagnostic accuracy
when a patient is outside of a medical facility,” said Branislav
Vajdic, PhD, CEO and Founder of HeartBeam. “We’ll continue to build
upon this strong foundation as we advance our AI program to
revolutionize cardiac care management in the future.”
Dr. Lampert has no relevant conflicts of interest and HeartBeam
did not fund his participation in this work or make the decision to
submit the analysis for presentation.
About HeartBeam, Inc.
HeartBeam, Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT) is a medical technology company
that is dedicated to transforming cardiac care through the power of
personalized insights. The company’s proprietary
vectorelectrocardiography (VECG) technology collects 3D signals of
the heart’s electrical activity and converts them into a 12-lead
ECG. This platform technology is designed to be used on portable,
patient-friendly devices such as a credit-card sized monitor, watch
or patch. Physicians will be able to identify cardiac health trends
and acute conditions and direct patients to the appropriate care –
all outside of a medical facility, thus redefining how cardiac
health is managed in the future. For additional information, visit
HeartBeam.com.
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