Could AI better predict a successful heart transplant? Emory researchers believe so with new study WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Could AI better predict a successful heart transplant? Emory researchers believe so and have a study to back it up.

For nearly 22 years, Tina Marsden has had a constant companion by her side keeping her alive.

“This is connected to me 24/7. Showers, sleeping, you name it,” Marsden said.

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The object is an LVAD.

A heart pump, keeping her alive ever since her heart started to fail nearly 22 years ago.

“I was diagnosed with pregnancy-induced heart failure,” Marsden said.

The problem is not one that just goes away. She’s had to manage the problem for most of her adult life. She’s managed it well, carrying out her day-to-day life with minimal disruptions.

She has also experienced more health challenges, from being diagnosed with cancer to going into cardiac arrest back in 2016. She says without her heart pump, she would not have survived.

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