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Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and the Metaverse in Cardiovascular Imaging: Tools for Transformation or Technological Overreach?
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  • Ioannis Skalidis,
  • Georgios Tzimas,
  • Panagiotis Antiochos,
  • Gaspard Suc,
  • Henri Lu,
  • Adil Salihu,
  • Stephane Fournier,
  • Olivier Muller,
  • Niccolo’ Maurizi,
  • Dimitri Arangalage
Ioannis Skalidis
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Service de cardiologie

Corresponding Author:skalidis7@gmail.com

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Georgios Tzimas
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Service de cardiologie
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Panagiotis Antiochos
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Service de cardiologie
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Gaspard Suc
Hopital Bichat - Claude-Bernard Service de Cardiologie
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Henri Lu
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Service de cardiologie
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Adil Salihu
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Service de cardiologie
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Stephane Fournier
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Service de cardiologie
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Olivier Muller
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Service de cardiologie
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Niccolo’ Maurizi
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Service de cardiologie
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Dimitri Arangalage
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Service de cardiologie
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Abstract

Cardiovascular imaging, a fundamental component in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases, has a great potential for evolution with the advent of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and the metaverse. 1,2 These innovations promise to enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline workflows, and transform patient-clinician interactions. However, their true impact on clinical practice remains a topic of debate. 3 While AI’s potential to automate image analysis is actively being explored, the roles of VR and the metaverse are less clear, often appearing more aspirational than immediately practical. 4 This article presents an opinion challenging established thinking about these technologies, focusing on whether they will truly revolutionize cardiovascular imaging or simply augment current approaches without fundamentally changing the landscape.
30 Sep 2024Submitted to Echocardiography
08 Oct 2024Submission Checks Completed
08 Oct 2024Assigned to Editor
08 Oct 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
08 Oct 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
09 Oct 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
10 Oct 20241st Revision Received
13 Oct 2024Submission Checks Completed
13 Oct 2024Assigned to Editor
13 Oct 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
13 Oct 2024Editorial Decision: Accept