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Landmark 5,000-Patient Study Tests Single-Channel ECG Screening for Multiple Cardiac Conditions — Potential Game-Changer for Primary Care

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17 Apr 2026

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A groundbreaking 5,000-patient study is developing machine learning models to screen for eight major cardiac and metabolic conditions using simple single-channel ECG recordings. This could revolutionise cardiovascular screening in primary care and resource-limited settings.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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