AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
AI heart-tracing screens linked to later heart failure
Positive combined screens were linked to 3.4-fold and 4.3-fold relative heart failure risks versus negative screens at Massachusetts General and Emory, respectively.Positive combined screens were linked to 3.4-fold and 4.3-fold relative heart failure risks versus negative screens at Massachusetts General and Emory, respectively.

Cohort studyHeart failure
Who was studiedPatients without prior heart failure, 3.6 and 5.9 years, against negative screens
What changedHeart failure risk was higher with positive combined screens: 3.4-fold at Massachusetts General and 4.3-fold at Emory versus negative screens
The catchHealth differences beyond the factors included in the analysis may have contributed to the links


