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Synergy Between Cardiologists and AI-Based Diagnostic Tools: A Mixed Methods Investigation

  • By

  • Mahdi Mahdavi

  • Sarah White

  • Sandeep S Hothi

  • Chris Flood

  • Rosica Panayotova

  • Daniel Frings

  • May 20, 2026

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    AI-driven tools enhance diagnostic accuracy in stress echocardiography (SE) for coronary artery disease (CAD) while reducing interobserver variability.

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    Clinicians generally view AI as an advisory tool, emphasizing the importance of transparency and the integration of AI outputs with their own judgments.

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    The study utilized a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of diagnostic agreement and qualitative surveys of cardiologists' perceptions of AI.

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    Discordance between AI recommendations and clinician judgments often leads to complex responses, influenced by clinicians' confidence and patient condition severity.

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    Understanding AI-clinician interactions in cardiac care is crucial for effective implementation, particularly in time-sensitive decision-making scenarios.

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Alignment Between Cardiologists and AI-Driven Diagnostic Systems: Mixed Methods Study

  • by Mahdi Mahdavi, Sarah White, Sandeep S Hothi, Chris Flood, Rosica Panayotova, Daniel Frings

  • May 20, 2026

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