Artificial intelligence: how technology helps in the diagnosis of congenital heart disease
como a tecnologia auxilia no diagnóstico das cardiopatias congênitas
Keywords:
Heart Defects, Generative Artificial Intelligence, Prenatal Care.Abstract
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect, which has a low rate of early detection. In such a scenario, AI shows promise, especially regarding the clinical-radiological impacts of fetal echocardiography. This systematic and qualitative literature review was prepared through bibliographic research in the Virtual Health Library (VHL) and PubMed databases. Although AI helps in the detection of CC and contributes to less experienced professionals, limitations are observed and its implementation requires clinical validation. The impact on reducing underdiagnosis and improving clinical outcomes is limited, depends on human assistance, and lacks studies to demonstrate the impact on fetal echocardiography.
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