iCAD’s ProFound AI Suite Uncovers Hidden Heart Disease Risk According to New Data Presented at American College of Cardiology Meeting - Seite 2

“Artificial Intelligence software can be used to detect breast arterial calcifications with high accuracy,” said Dr. Parghi. “With this tool, we will be able to identify patients that can benefit from additional cardiovascular screening, potentially intervening before adverse outcomes manifest. To be able to have one screening mammogram unveil meaningful insights for two of the leading causes of death for women – breast cancer and heart disease – is remarkable.”

“At present, radiologists must rely on visual detection of breast arterial calcifications, which is time-consuming and leads to consistent underreporting of BAC results,” continued Dr. Parghi. “With an AI algorithm accurately identifying BAC, we will see more consistent BAC detection and reporting, which will ultimately benefit patients the most.”

Recent research shows that calcium deposits inside the blood vessels of the breast correlate to hardening of the cardiovascular arteries, and women with BAC are 51% more likely to develop heart disease. Early cardiovascular disease detection is key, as among asymptomatic women, the first manifestation of underlying coronary heart disease is often acute myocardial infarction (MI) or sudden death. Although women tend to have a lower burden of obstructive coronary artery disease on angiography, they typically have a worse prognosis after MI compared with men.

About iCAD, Inc.
iCAD, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICAD) is a global leader on a mission to create a world where cancer can’t hide by providing clinically proven AI-powered solutions that enable medical providers to accurately and reliably detect cancer earlier and improve patient outcomes. Headquartered in Nashua, N.H., iCAD’s industry-leading ProFound Breast Health Suite provides AI-powered mammography analysis for breast cancer detection, density assessment and risk evaluation. Used by thousands of providers serving millions of patients, ProFound is available in over 50 countries. In the last five years alone, iCAD estimates reading more than 40 million mammograms worldwide, with nearly 30% being tomosynthesis. For more information, including the latest in regulatory clearances, please visit www.icadmed.com.