This white paper introduces HeartAssist™, an AI-powered tool designed to improve the workflow and accuracy of veterinary echocardiography, particularly feline and canine echocardiogram procedures. In veterinary cardiology, reliable and timely cardiac measurements are essential for diagnosing and monitoring heart disease. Manual measurement methods, however, are often time-intensive and prone to inconsistency.
HeartAssist™, developed with deep learning technology, automates view classification and quantitative measurements in both M-mode and Doppler echocardiography, dramatically reducing keystrokes (up to 88%) and operator workload. Integrated into Samsung Medison’s ultrasound systems, the solution enables veterinarians to perform comprehensive cardiac assessments with a single touch.
Performance evaluation included 463 views across 58 small animals and demonstrated strong results: 93% acceptance in dogs and up to 96% in cats (excluding EA fusion cases). The AI maintained accuracy even when ECG input was unavailable, which is especially beneficial for animals that resist ECG pad attachment. HeartAssist™ also simplifies the measurement of Doppler flow parameters, such as mitral regurgitation, reducing the need for manual tracing and interpretation.
By leveraging AI in cardiology, HeartAssist™ streamlines the canine echocardiogram and feline echocardiogram processes, improving efficiency and consistency across exams. Whether for experienced imaging specialists or novice practitioners, this tool ensures reproducible results and higher diagnostic confidence in veterinary practice.
Watch how Dr. Joe Miceli leverages the V6 for veterinary use in this customer testimonial video .
