High precision ECG digitization using artificial intelligence.

Summary: Doctors have long relied on paper electrocardiograms (ECGs) to monitor heart rhythm, but these physical records are difficult to store, share, and analyze with modern computers. A new study introduces an Artificial Intelligence tool that solves this problem. By simply taking a photo of a paper ECG with a smartphone, this AI automatically straightens the image, corrects distortions, and converts the visual lines into precise digital data. It works in under seven seconds—even with blurry or low-quality photos—allowing old records to be preserved and unlocking advanced AI analysis for better heart health monitoring.