A Smarter Scan: Using AI to Diagnose Deep Vein Thrombosis in Primary Care - Kerstin Nothnagel

Year
2026
Organisation
Bristol University
Tags
artificial intelligence
Deep Vein Thrombosis
DVT
ultrasound
Handheld Ultrasound
medical imaging
primary care
General Practice
healthcare innovation
Diagnostic Technology
Clinical research
Vascular Medicine
Pulmonary Embolism
NHS
Point Of Care Diagnostics
AI in healthcare
medical devices
Healthcare Delivery
digital health
diagnostic accuracy
Summary

This research investigated whether AI-guided handheld ultrasound can help diagnose deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in primary care. Through a systematic review, a clinical study involving 565 patients, and stakeholder interviews, the research found promising results but highlighted challenges involving image quality, accountability, and integration into NHS healthcare systems.