HeartFocus Link brings AI cardiac ultrasound to any cart system DESKi has released HeartFocus Link, an AI-guided cardiac imaging software that can connect to any cart-based ultrasound system via tablet and HDMI. This expansion, previously limited to Butterfly Network devices, aims to address the critical shortage of sonographers, which results in many eligible hospitalized patients not receiving necessary echocardiography. The software provides real-time probe positioning guidance and features like Auto Record and a quality scoring system to aid clinicians and trainees in capturing diagnostic-quality cardiac views.

• DESKi launched HeartFocus Link, an AI-guided cardiac imaging software compatible with any cart-based ultrasound system via tablet and HDMI.
• The software, previously exclusive to Butterfly Network devices, now expands its reach to address the sonographer shortage.
• HeartFocus Link offers AI-powered guidance for capturing diagnostic-quality cardiac views, including real-time probe positioning instructions.
• Features like Auto Record and a real-time quality scoring system are designed to assist trainees and improve image acquisition efficiency.
• The product targets medical schools, residency programs, and training institutions, with clinical deployment to follow.
• The demand for ultrasound examinations has significantly outpaced the growth of the sonographer workforce, leading to under-utilization of echocardiography in hospitals.
• AI-guided imaging tools like HeartFocus aim to enable non-specialist clinicians to capture usable cardiac images more efficiently.
• DESKi received FDA clearance for HeartFocus and has a Predetermined Change Control Plan for algorithm updates.
• HeartFocus partnered with Inteleos to launch the first AI cardiac point-of-care ultrasound certification.
• The HDMI-based approach of HeartFocus Link provides AI guidance as an overlay, limiting its ability to process raw ultrasound data compared to fully integrated solutions. Continue reading https://thenextweb.com/news/heartfocus-link-ai-cardiac-ultrasound-cart-based