Scientists in America made a new computer program that can predict sudden heart attacks better than doctors can. This smart program called MAARS looks at heart pictures and health information to find hidden dangers. It helps spot people who might suddenly die from heart problems, especially younger people.
The MAARS program works much better than current doctor methods. Right now, doctors guess right about heart attack risks only half the time. But MAARS gets it right 9 out of 10 times. For middle-aged people between 40-60 years old, it works even better – 93 out of 100 predictions are correct.
The program studies special heart scan pictures very carefully. It looks for tiny scars in the heart that doctors often miss. These small scars can mean big trouble might come. The program also checks the person’s health history to make better predictions.
A heart doctor named Natalia Trayanova helped make this program. She says, “We lose too many young, healthy people to sudden heart attacks. Other people get heart devices they don’t really need. Our program fixes both problems.” Another doctor, Jonathan Chrispin, adds “This will help us protect the right people and avoid unnecessary treatments.”
The program first learned to find risks for a common heart problem that runs in families. This problem often kills young people without warning. Now, the scientists want to teach MAARS about other dangerous heart conditions too.
This new technology could change how doctors care for hearts everywhere. It helps:
Save young people who might die suddenly
Stop unneeded surgeries and devices
Find heart problems much earlier
The study appeared in an important science journal. Hospitals might start using MAARS in a few years if more tests go well. This could become a normal part of heart check-ups worldwide, helping doctors make better decisions and save more lives. The program keeps learning and will get even smarter over time.