Gurugram, Oct 8 (PTI) Experts participating in a cardiac imaging conference here have stressed that one must identify heart-related risks early through advanced imaging techniques instead of waiting for symptoms such as chest pain or breathlessness to appear.
Experts, gathered at the ECHO ASIA/ECHO INDIA 2026 conference, said early changes in the heart can begin even before symptoms become visible, necessitating the need to identify the risks early and artificial intelligence can play a crucial role in this by analysing images and identifying certain abnormal findings.
“When it comes to heart disease, waiting for symptoms is not always the right approach. Advanced imaging can help us identify changes in the structure and functioning of the heart at an early stage,” said Dr Rakesh Gupta, Executive Organising President, Indian Academy of Echocardiography (IAE).
The IAE and the Asian Pacific Association of Echocardiography (AAE) have organised the conference under the theme “Shaping the New Era of Cardiac Imaging.” Several experts from India and the Asia-Pacific region are participating in the conference.
While Dr Hansa Gupta, Chairman, Scientific Committee, IAE, said echocardiography and strain imaging can help in understanding early changes in cardiac function, Dr S K Parashar, International Chairman, IAE, said AI can play a supporting role by analysing images and taking important measurements and identifying certain abnormal findings.
The conference, which will continue until October 11, is focused on advancing cardiac imaging, research and new technologies to support the early identification of cardiac risks and improve their management, according to a statement. PTI COR AMJ
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