Determinants of artificial intelligence electrocardiogram-derived age and its association with cardiovascular events and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the determinants of AI-ECG-derived age (AI-ECG age) and Heart Delta Age (HDA) and their association with cardiovascular events and mortality. Analyzing 17 original studies, the research found that hypertension and diabetes mellitus are major contributors to higher HDA. Cardiac diseases like myocardial infarction and heart failure also significantly impact HDA. Elevated HDA was strongly associated with increased risks of all-cause mortality (HR 1.62, 95% CI 1.49-1.77) and cardiovascular mortality (HR 2.12, 95% CI 1.71-2.63). The study concludes that HDA could significantly enhance existing risk models and play a crucial role in primary healthcare prevention.
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Biological age, specifically "heart age" or "cardiac age" derived from AI-ECG, is an emerging biomarker for cardiovascular health. Unlike traditional ECG analysis, AI models offer greater accuracy in identifying complex patterns related to aging. Heart Delta Age (HDA), the difference between AI-ECG age and chronological age, predicts cardiovascular outcomes and mortality. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized findings from 17 original studies to explore HDA's determinants and its predictive role.
Numerous factors contribute to elevated HDA. Genetic basis, including genes involved in cardiac muscle development and cardiovascular diseases, plays a significant role. ECG abnormalities such as left bundle branch block, atrial fibrillation, and left ventricular hypertrophy are associated with higher HDA. Unhealthy lifestyles, including sedentary habits, alcohol consumption, high BMI, and dyslipidemia, also increase HDA. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are consistently identified as major contributors, along with increased fasting blood sugar and HbA1C levels. Cardiac diseases like ischemic heart disease and heart failure have the most significant impact on increasing HDA, followed by previous cardiac surgery and prevalent stroke.
Elevated HDA is a robust predictor of adverse cardiovascular outcomes and mortality. Studies show HDA exceeding seven years is associated with increased risk of heart failure, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, myocardial infarction, and stroke. Each 10-year increment in HDA significantly increases the risk of MI, AF, and HF. Pooled analysis confirmed a substantial association between elevated HDA and increased risks of all-cause mortality (HR 1.62, 95% CI 1.49-1.77) and cardiovascular mortality (HR 2.12, 95% CI 1.71-2.63). These findings underscore HDA's potential as a critical tool for risk stratification and primary prevention.
AI-ECG age and HDA provide a more comprehensive assessment of cardiac health than traditional methods, identifying subtle age-related patterns and alterations. While imaging techniques like MRI and CXR also estimate biological age, AI-ECG offers direct reflection of heart physiology and is more accessible. HDA can enhance existing risk models (e.g., Framingham Risk Score) and is beneficial for vulnerable and asymptomatic patient demographics due to ECG's simplicity and availability. Future research should focus on validating HDA across diverse populations, standardizing cut-offs, and investigating causal relationships to maximize its clinical utility in primary healthcare.
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Pooled HR for All-Cause Mortality with Elevated HDA
This indicates a significant 62% increased risk of all-cause mortality for individuals with elevated Heart Delta Age.
AI-ECG Age Calculation Process
12-lead ECG Data Collection
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Digital Conversion & Preprocessing
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AI Model Training (Deep/CNN)
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Age Estimation (AI-ECG Age)
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HDA Calculation (AI-ECG Age - Chronological Age)
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Impact of HDA on Patient Risk Stratification
In a prospective cohort study involving over 200,000 individuals, researchers utilized AI-ECG to calculate HDA. They found that patients with an HDA exceeding 8 years had a significantly increased risk of developing major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and all-cause mortality over a 5-year follow-up period. This group, initially considered low-to-intermediate risk by traditional scores, saw a reclassification to high risk when HDA was incorporated. This demonstrates the power of HDA in identifying at-risk individuals early, enabling proactive interventions and personalized preventive strategies.
Outcome: Improved early detection of cardiovascular risk in a large asymptomatic population.
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AI-ECG Heart Age Implementation Roadmap
Phase 1: Needs Assessment & Data Preparation
Evaluate existing ECG infrastructure, data formats, and integration points. Begin anonymizing and preparing historical ECG datasets for AI model training or fine-tuning.
Phase 2: AI Model Integration & Validation
Integrate a pre-trained AI-ECG age model or develop a custom one. Validate model performance against local patient data and established clinical endpoints (e.g., MACE, mortality).
Phase 3: Pilot Deployment & Workflow Integration
Conduct a pilot program in a specific department. Integrate AI-ECG age calculation into existing clinical workflows and EMR systems. Train medical staff on interpreting HDA reports.
Phase 4: Scaled Rollout & Continuous Monitoring
Expand deployment across the organization. Implement continuous monitoring of model performance and clinical impact. Gather feedback for iterative improvements and model updates.
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