The FDA is on track to approve over 1,000 AI algorithms by the end of 2024, according to its most recent AI update on Aug. 7. Cardiology was the No. 2 specialty with the most algorithms approved so far in 2024 at 13.
Overall, cardiology now has 135 FDA-approved models, 14.2% of total approved algorithms. Most cardiology AI focuses on electrocardiograms and image analysis.