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Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology

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The application of Big Data in medicine: current implications and future directions

Authors: Christopher Austin, Fred Kusumoto

Published in: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology | Issue 1/2016

Abstract

Since the mid 1980s, the world has experienced an unprecedented explosion in the capacity to produce, store, and communicate data, primarily in digital formats. Simultaneously, access to computing technologies in the form of the personal PC, smartphone, and other handheld devices has mirrored this growth. With these enhanced capabilities of data storage and rapid computation as well as real-time delivery of information via the internet, the average daily consumption of data by an individual has grown exponentially. Unbeknownst to many, Big Data has silently crept into our daily routines and, with continued development of cheap data storage and availability of smart devices both regionally and in developing countries, the influence of Big Data will continue to grow. This influence has also carried over to healthcare. This paper will provide an overview of Big Data, its benefits, potential pitfalls, and the projected impact on the future of medicine in general and cardiology in particular.

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Title: The application of Big Data in medicine: current implications and future directions
Authors: Christopher Austin
Fred Kusumoto
Publication date: 01-10-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology / Issue 1/2016
Print ISSN: 1383-875X
Electronic ISSN: 1572-8595
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10840-016-0104-y

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