Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Auscultation to Identify Left Ventricular Dysfunction - Development and External Validation in Prospective Multicenter Studies.
BACKGROUND Left ventricular dysfunction (LVD) is common and associated with adverse prognosis, even in asymptomatic individuals. Early treatment improves outcomes, underscoring the need for efficient strategies to identify patients who may benefit from echocardiographic evaluation. This study aimed to develop and exter...