AI in Imaging: How Will it Change What We Do

Guest: Tim Poterucha, M.D.

Host: Kyle Klarich, M.D.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape how we acquire, interpret, and act on cardiovascular imaging, particularly echocardiography. In this episode, we’ll walk through how we got here—from the historical innovation arc of echo to modern AI tools that segment images, detect disease, and support interpretation—and discuss what is real, what is hype, and where the true clinical opportunities and risks lie. We’ll also explore what this means for practicing clinicians and trainees who are considering a future in imaging.

Topics Discussed:

When it comes specifically to cardiovascular imaging, what is the current role of AI, and why is imaging such a natural fit for these tools?
What are the problems with how we interpret imaging now, and what are the risks of AI?
What is hype right now, and what is real?
Is AI going to replace cardiologists for medical imaging interpretation, and should cardiology fellows be worried about going into imaging with the rise of AI?

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Recorded 01-December-2025