AI-Enabled Clinician

American College of Cardiology

The AI-Enabled Clinician is a series exploring how innovations and research are redefining cardiovascular care delivery and patient outcomes. Through expert insights and real-world case studies, the series provides practical guidance on technology adoption and implementation of best practices. Learn more at the ACC AI Resource Center at acc.org/ai.

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August 27 · 15 min
Chronic Cardiovascular Care in the Digital Age
The AI-Enabled Clinician is a podcast series hosted by the Innovation Program exploring how innovations and research are redefining cardiovascular care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode, Dr. Ami Bhatt speaks with Dr. Leslie Davis about how digital health tools are empowering patients to get ahead of symptom progression and helping underserved communities adopt at-home care. They discuss how new technologies are improving healthcare utilization by preventing unplanned visits. The conversation also addresses the need for clinician and patient adoption, the impact of digital determinants of health, and more. This podcast is supported by Hello Heart.
August 13 · 20 min
Best Practices of Wearables in Cardiovascular Care
The AI-Enabled Clinician is a podcast series hosted by the Innovation Program exploring how innovations and research are redefining cardiovascular care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode, Drs. Ami Bhatt, Rupal O'Quinn and Leon Ptaszek delve into the role of consumer wearables in cardiovascular care. They explore scenarios where consumer wearables can provide meaningful value and offer practical tips to help patients effectively share and use their wearable data to manage their health. They also highlight ways clinicians can integrate this information into care conversations to support better outcomes. https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Features/podcasts
July 30 · 17 min
Leveraging Wearables in Cardiovascular Care
The AI-Enabled Clinician is a podcast series hosted by the Innovation Program exploring how innovations and research are redefining cardiovascular care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode, Drs. Ami Bhatt and Sanket Dhruva explore how wearables are shaping the future of personalized care. They discuss how wearables impact clinical workflows and clinician-patient relationships and highlight key considerations for clinicians when supporting patients.
July 16 · 18 min
The Future of Heart Rhythm Care with Digital Health Tools
The AI-Enabled Clinician is a podcast series hosted by the Innovation Program exploring how innovations and research are redefining cardiovascular care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode, ACC Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt speaks with Dr. Krishna Pundi about how digital health tools and wearable technologies are helping to manage cardiovascular risk and chronic arrhythmias in patients. They discuss how remote monitoring and AI tools can streamline clinical workflows and support shared decision-making. Drs. Bhatt and Pundi also highlight opportunities to close care delivery gaps, advance value-based care, and build patient-centered heart rhythm programs. This episode is supported by Hello Heart.
July 2 · 22 min
Integrating Large Language Models in Health Systems
and research are redefining cardiovascular care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt is joined by Dr. Sri Adusumalli to discuss the integration of large language models in health systems. Dr. Adusumalli shares his first-hand experience from Penn Medicine, highlighting Penn Medicine's transition from predictive AI to generative AI by leveraging a clinical team-led approach. They also explore the shifting dynamics of prompt engineering and the importance of multi-phase monitoring to ensure AI safety guardrails. This episode is supported by OpenEvidence.
June 18 · 20 min
Building Clinical Autonomy with Large Language Models
The AI-Enabled Clinician is a podcast series hosted by the Innovation Program exploring how innovations and research are redefining cardiovascular care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt and Dr. Katie Berlacher discuss how large language models (LLMs) can be integrated into clinical workflows and medical education while preserving clinical autonomy. They address the importance of studying human-AI interaction to establish safe guardrails and emphasize the necessity of formal training and continuous dialogue to prevent an over-reliance on these tools. This episode is supported by OpenEvidence.
June 4 · 20 min
Navigating Large Language Models in Cardiology
The AI-Enabled Clinician is a podcast series hosted by the Innovation Program exploring how innovations and research are redefining cardiovascular care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt and Dr. Ankeet Bhatt explore the impact of large language models (LLM) on cardiovascular care today. They provide a practical framework for navigating LLMs at the point of care and highlight important components to engineer an effective clinical prompt. They also dive into how to identify and address biases when using LLMs in clinical workflow. This episode is supported by OpenEvidence.
May 21 · 19 min
Using AI-Enabled ECG to Improve Care Delivery
The AI-Enabled Clinician is a podcast series hosted by the Innovation Program exploring how innovations and research are redefining cardiovascular care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt speaks to Dr. Faraz Ahmad about the complexities of deploying AI-enabled tools, such as the AI-enabled electrocardiogram (ECG). They highlight opportunities to thoughtfully deploy these tools and share practical strategies to successfully navigate implementation considerations. They wrap up with essential lessons learned and advice for clinician leaders interested in implementing AI-enabled models in their health system. This episode is supported by Anumana.
May 7 · 22 min
Patient Engagement and Care Transformation with AI-Quantified Plaque Analysis
The AI-Enabled Clinician is a podcast series hosted by the Innovation Program exploring how innovations and research are redefining cardiovascular care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer, Ami Bhatt, MD, FACC and Allen Taylor, MD, FACC discuss the importance of cardiovascular prevention and early screening through AI-quantified plaque analysis by drawing parallels to how oncology and gastroenterology approach early detection. They explore how clinicians can harness AI-enabled tools for staging atherosclerosis and guiding therapeutic decision-making. This episode is supported by Heartflow.
April 23 · 17 min
ACC.26 Recap of Artificial Intelligence
The AI-Enabled Clinician is a podcast series hosted by the Innovation Program exploring how innovations and research are redefining cardiovascular care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer, Ami Bhatt, MD, FACC discusses the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it was highlighted at ACC.26 with JACC Editor-in-Chief, Harlan Krumholz, MD, MACC. They explore ethical considerations, trust, human–AI interaction, and the need for clinicians to actively shape AI's role in healthcare. This episode highlights both the opportunities and challenges AI presents, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and clinician leadership as cardiology enters a transformative era.
April 9 · 19 min
Engaging the Physician Community Around AI-Quantified Plaque Analysis Technolog
The AI-Enabled Clinician is a podcast series hosted by the Innovation Program exploring how innovations and research are redefining cardiovascular care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode, ACC Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt speaks with Dr. Todd Villines about the transformative role of AI-enabled coronary CT angiogram (CCTA) and how it is expanding patient access to essential coronary artery disease (CAD) diagnostics. They dive into the future of AI education and explore how increased imaging capabilities are allowing cardiologists to synthesize readings into comprehensive patient risk profiles. This podcast is supported by Heartflow.
March 26 · 21 min
Heart Failure Advancements Through Remote Patient Monitoring
The AI-Enabled Clinician is a podcast series hosted by the Innovation Program exploring how innovations and research are redefining cardiovascular care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode, ACC Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt speaks with Dr. Rahul Loungani about how Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is implementing remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology to improve the care of heart failure patients. They explore the challenges of integrating RPM into routine clinical practice and identifying solutions for clinical adoption. They also discuss the measurable impact on patient outcomes and the evolution of AI-assisted care. This podcast is supported by ZOLL.
March 12 · 22 min
Heart Failure Prediction Using AI-Enabled ECG
The AI-Enabled Clinician is a podcast series hosted by the Innovation Program exploring how innovations and research are redefining cardiovascular care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode, ACC Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt and Dr. Akshay Desai analyze how AI-enabled electrocardiogram (ECG) can improve the prediction of heart failure. They highlight the importance of preventive care in heart failure and explore how AI-enabled tools can transform early intervention in cardiovascular care. This podcast is supported by Anumana.
February 26 · 20 min
Access to and Implementation of AI-Quantified Plaque Analysis Technology
The AI-Enabled Clinician is a podcast series hosted by the Innovation Program exploring how innovations and research are redefining cardiovascular care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode, ACC Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt is joined by Dr. Geoffrey Rose to explore the impact of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled plaque analysis and its integration into clinical workflows. They also discuss practical approaches to overcoming implementation challenges. This podcast is supported by Heartflow.
February 10 · 21 min
Trailer: Best Practices of Wearables in Cardiovascular Care
AI-Enabled Clinician premieres Thursday, February 26 ... but here's a glimpse of what you can look forward to: a recent program on our sister podcast, CardiaCast, hosted by Ami Bhatt, MD, ACC's Chief Innovation Officer and the creator and host of the new program. In this episode, Drs. Rupal O'Quinn and Leon Ptaszek join Dr. Ami Bhatt to delve into the role of consumer wearables in cardiovascular care. They explore scenarios where consumer wearables can provide meaningful value and offer practical tips to help patients effectively share and use their wearable data to manage their health. They also highlight ways clinicians can integrate this information into care conversations to support better outcomes. For more information, visit acc.org/ai

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