Artificial Intelligence and Vascular Surgery

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a science where computer programs perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. AI technologies and machine learning applications have resulted in exponential technical advancement in the field of medicine. Analyzing databases for improving clinical and hospital workflow, to intraoperative applications, such as video analysis, are some of the applications of AI in the healthcare scenario. In recent times, the application of AI in vascular surgery has focused on improving patient care. AI analyzes large amounts of data, detects patterns and, makes predictions using sophisticated algorithms, and applies it to vascular diagnosis, risk stratification, and outcome prediction. This review aims to provide an outline of the basic principles of AI and highlights its clinical applications in vascular surgery. We also discuss the limitations that challenge its benefits.