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AI helps doctors estimate your heart’s ‘age’
By Viv Williams, LeAnne Gendreau at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
(Aging Untold) — Researchers at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to analyze heart data and determine how old a person’s heart is compared to their actual age and what they can do to close the gap. How AI works The technology analyzes echocardiograms to calculate a heart age based on ...
Key takeaway Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a preventive cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, said the findings carry significant implications.
Why this matters in The Nashville
In Nashville , where heart disease is a leading cause of death, the potential for AI to estimate heart age could have a significant impact on public health. By analyzing echocardiograms, doctors can identify patients whose heart age exceeds their chronological age and encourage them to make lifestyle changes to close the gap. This technology could be particularly beneficial in Davidson County, where residents may face barriers to healthy living, such as limited access to exercise facilities or healthy food options. Local healthcare providers may consider incorporating this technology into their preventive care services, empowering patients to take control of their heart health through exercise, stress reduction, and other behavioral changes. As researchers continue to explore the applications of AI in medicine, Nashville residents may soon have access to innovative tools to improve their cardiovascular health and reduce their risk of heart disease.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? (Aging Untold) — Researchers at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to analyze heart data and determine how old a person’s heart is compared to their actual age and what they can do to close the gap. How AI works The technology analyzes echocardiograms to calculate a heart age based on ...
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