AI Could Help Detect Early Signs of Heart Transplant Rejection

A new study suggests artificial intelligence could help identify when a heart transplant patient’s body begins attacking the donated organ.

The approach involves analysing heart rhythm recordings and blood tests to detect signs of rejection. The findings point to AI’s potential to recognise when this response begins.

Rejection is a major concern after a transplant, as the recipient’s immune system can attack the donated heart. Detecting that response early is important for protecting the organ.

The study suggests AI could support monitoring after heart transplantation. However, the available summary does not specify how accurately the approach performed or whether it has been tested in routine clinical care.