Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and the Metaverse in
Cardiovascular Imaging: Tools for Transformation or Technological
Overreach?
Abstract
Cardiovascular imaging, a fundamental component in the diagnosis and
management of cardiovascular diseases, has a great potential for
evolution with the advent of technologies such as artificial
intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and the metaverse.
1,2 These innovations promise to enhance diagnostic
accuracy, streamline workflows, and transform patient-clinician
interactions. However, their true impact on clinical practice remains a
topic of debate. 3 While AI’s potential to automate
image analysis is actively being explored, the roles of VR and the
metaverse are less clear, often appearing more aspirational than
immediately practical. 4 This article presents an
opinion challenging established thinking about these technologies,
focusing on whether they will truly revolutionize cardiovascular imaging
or simply augment current approaches without fundamentally changing the
landscape.