Western Canadian clinic deploys AI heart scanner
October 11, 2023
CALGARY – Heart Fit Clinic, Western Canada’s leading cardiac rehabilitation, and heart attack and stroke prevention centre, is proud to announce the launch of the groundbreaking AI Heart Scanner. As the first facility in Canada to adopt this cutting-edge heart risk detection technology, Heart Fit Clinic is improving heart health assessments, offering faster and more accurate detection of potential cardiovascular risks.
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