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Technology incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and electrocardiogram (EKG) testing for patients having a heart attack decreased the time to diagnose and send patients for treatment by almost 10 minutes, according to results of a late-breaking science study conducted in a hospital in Taiwan and presented today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023.

New therapeutic option has potential to reduce rate of major limb amputation in US

For the 500 Americans who get amputations every day, the procedure is not the end. Living without a limb is more physically demanding and places a great deal of strain on the heart.