May 10, 2021 11:02am In a study, the artificial intelligence screening tool significantly increased diagnoses of low ejection fraction in its earliest, most treatable stages without requiring a time-consuming echocardiogram. (Pixabay) It still remains to be seen whether the sci-fi genre is correct and artificial intelligence will one day rise up against the human race, but in the meantime, AI just might save your life. An algorithm developed by the Mayo Clinic can significantly increase the number of cases of low ejection fraction caught in its earliest stages, when it’s still most treatable, according to a study published this month in Nature Medicine.