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AI helps doctors estimate your heart’s ‘age’
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Viv Williams, LeAnne Gendreau , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 8, 2026
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Key points This technology calculates a person's heart age by examining echocardiograms and comparing it to their actual age. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic are utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze heart data.
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic are utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze heart data. This technology calculates a person's heart age by examining echocardiograms and comparing it to their actual age. The goal is to determine the difference between the two ages and provide guidance on closing the gap.
A preventive cardiologist at the clinic notes that individuals with an older heart age tend to have poorer health outcomes. Further details on this research and its implications are available from the source. The study's findings may have significant consequences for understanding heart health and developing preventive measures.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
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