Guidance published on artificial intelligence-assisted ultrasound to detect deep vein thrombosis

Health Technology Wales has published new guidance on the use of artificial intelligence-assisted ultrasound for the detection and diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

DVT is a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg. If part of the blood clot breaks off and travels to the lungs it can be extremely dangerous.
Currently it is diagnosed by a specialist such as a sonographer or a radiologist using an ultrasound scan.

The ThinkSono Guidance system can be used by non-specialists to diagnose DVT using an AI smartphone application and a handheld ultrasound device.

It has been proposed that the technology can enable a faster diagnosis of DVT.

According to HTW’s guidance however, more evidence is needed on the use of ThinkSono Guidance technology for the detection and diagnosis of DVT.

For more information and to read the guidance in full click here.