Artificial Intelligence and Its Role in Healthcare in Increasing the Accuracy of Diagnosis

Dr. Osama Abdul Hasan Kadhum (1) , Dr. Amer Al Tai (2)
(1) Orthopedic surgeon, Ms. Disaster medicine and Ms. Healthcare Management, Al Kafeel subspeciality Hospital, Karbala, Iraq. , Iraq
(2) Ph.D. Nursing Al Safwa University college, Karbala, Iraq , Iraq

Abstract

AI is transforming the diagnosis sector by analysing huge quantities of medical information, like patient records, tests, and photographs, super-fast and extremely precise, unlike the more traditional means. Designed around patient outcomes, AI-powered systems may enable an earlier diagnosis of the disease, personalised approaches to the patients, and better distribution of resources to meet the patient needs. Tele-echocardiography with the help of AI has a huge potential and can be applied in more rural and distant parts of Japan where a shortage of doctors and other medical staff can cause issues with delivering patients with the advanced treatment they require. Recent changes in AI-based technologies have created new possibilities in optimization of echocardiographic procedure. Artificial intelligence algorithms can enhance the quality of pictures, automate the measurements tool, and even assist in diagnosing a heart problem. Among the lately advanced AI applications is the analysis of pictures; to give some examples, the accuracy level of deep learning when applied to identify and classify cardiac structures turns out to be up to 98%. These technology also allow automated measurements of parameters such as the volume of the ventricle, the ejection fraction and other significant parameters enhancing consistency and reducing human error in measurement. The AI enhances the efficiency and quality of remote administration of cardiac care, makes it more accessible, enables remote assessments in real-time and constant monitoring. To effectively implement AI in echocardiography, however, it is essential to alleviate some of the reservations about data privacy, openness, and incorporation into the clinical workflow, as well as of ethical concerns. As soon as those barriers are removed, AI will provide major changes to echocardiography, resulting in the improved cardiac health of all people in the future.

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Dr. Osama Abdul Hasan Kadhum
Dr. Amer Al Tai
Kadhum, D. O. A. H., & Al Tai, D. A. (2025). Artificial Intelligence and Its Role in Healthcare in Increasing the Accuracy of Diagnosis. Journal of Current Medical Research and Opinion, 8(07), 4377–4394. https://doi.org/10.52845/CMRO/2025/8-7-11

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