Cardiologists

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 0 (0%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 18 (69%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 8 (31%)

• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, or disease prevention.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Answer questions that patients have about their health and well-being.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standards to identify abnormalities, using the results of an echocardiogram.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Conduct exercise electrocardiogram tests to monitor cardiovascular activity under stress.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures that prevent or control disease or injury.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Design and explain treatment plans, based on patient information such as medical history, reports, and examination results.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Diagnose medical conditions of patients, using records, reports, test results, or examination information.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Monitor patient progress following cardiac surgery.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress, and reevaluate treatments, as necessary.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Observe ultrasound display screen, and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, and cerebral circulation.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Obtain and record patient information, including patient identification, medical history, and examination results.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Order medical tests, such as echocardiograms, electrocardiograms, and angiograms.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Prescribe heart medication to treat or prevent heart problems.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Recommend surgeons or surgical procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Talk to other physicians about patients to create a treatment plan.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Administer emergency cardiac care for life-threatening heart problems, such as cardiac arrest and heart attack.Little or no AI speed-up
• Conduct tests of the pulmonary system, using a spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.Little or no AI speed-up
• Diagnose cardiovascular conditions, using cardiac catheterization.Little or no AI speed-up
• Inject contrast media into patients' blood vessels.Little or no AI speed-up
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast-enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.Little or no AI speed-up
• Perform minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as implanting pacemakers and defibrillators.Little or no AI speed-up
• Perform vascular procedures, such as balloon angioplasty and stents.Little or no AI speed-up
• Supervise or train cardiology technologists or students.Little or no AI speed-up