Newly Cleared Cardiac Ultrasound Software Could Broaden Imaging User Base
Executive Summary
The US FDA has cleared Caption Guidance software, an AI package that guides users through cardiac ultrasounds to help them capture the best images. In clinical trials, the system allowed untrained nurses to gather diagnostic-quality pictures and videos.
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