SGEM#502: Playing with the Queen of Hearts – AI, Is It Very Smart (for ECG Interpretation)?

SGEM#502: Playing with the Queen of Hearts – AI, Is It Very Smart (for ECG Interpretation)?

Author: Dr. Ken Milne February 7, 2026 Duration: 33:14

Date: January 3, 2026  Reference: Shroyer et al. Accuracy of cath lab activation decisions for STEMI-equivalent and mimic ECGs: Physicians vs. AI (Queen of Hearts by PMcardio). Am J Emerg Med. 2025 Nov. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Amal Mattu has been on the faculty at the University of Maryland since 1996. He has developed an academic […]

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