ESC TV Today – Your Cardiovascular News Season 3 - Ep.19: Extended interview on Big data in cardiology
Jul 3, 2025
Karim Lekadir, a Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Barcelona, shares his expertise in AI and medical image computing. The discussion highlights how big data and wearables are revolutionizing patient care and early detection of heart issues. They explore the rise of patient-facing apps that empower individuals while tackling complex data challenges. Ethical considerations in AI are examined, emphasizing patient involvement in tech developments to improve healthcare outcomes.
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Karim Lekadir's Big Data Journey
- Karim Lekadir shared how he entered big data through his 2009 PhD in medical image computing.
- At that time, 50 datasets was considered large, and deep learning's rise from 2012 sparked new opportunities.
Wearables Save Lives in Patients
- Wearable devices are crucial for patient monitoring, not just healthy individuals.
- They enable real-time detection of arrhythmias and cardiovascular events that could save lives.
Empower Patients with Smart Apps
- Patient-facing apps empower patients by giving them access to rich physiological data.
- Developers must create methods to interpret this complex, noisy data for effective patient follow-up.