Scientists Develop AI-based System to Detect Cardiac Arrest during Sleep

A breakthrough by American scientists could help detect heart-related ailments while the patients are asleep without touching them, The Economic Times reported on Saturday.

It is reported that an AI-based system would track cardiac arrest ailments, promising more accuracy and precision.

The researchers from the University of Washington suggest that cardiac arrest takes place due to loss of heart function and consciousness. A phenomenon called agonal breathing; the sudden gasp of air is the primary cause of cardiac arrest.

The new device is equipped by a feature that is there in Google Home and Amazon Alexa. The feature helps the device to recognize the panting sound of agonal breathing.

The system was tested from agonal breathing instances captured from 911 calls. The system successfully detected agonal breathing events 97 percent of the time from up to six meters away.

People familiar with the matter said - the innovation can take advantage of the smart speakers that users have in their homes and the capabilities that the devices possess.

The team describes this innovation as a contactless system that can monitor the agonal breathing event inside a bedroom constantly and passively. In case of an emergency, the system will remind anybody nearby to carry out CPR and no one comes up with CPR, the device can automatically dial 911 for help.

The new development is a great example of modern day innovation in the field of medical science.