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WILLEM Trial: AI-Powered ECG Analysis Platform Seeks to Match Cardiologist-Level Arrhythmia Detection in High-Risk Patients

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4 Apr 2026

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The WILLEM trial is evaluating an AI-powered ECG platform designed to match cardiologist-level accuracy in detecting life-threatening arrhythmias. With over 5,300 high-risk cardiac patients across European centres, this study could transform emergency cardiac care and arrhythmia screening.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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