How agentic AI brings calm to cardiology’s chaos
January 13, 2026 | Utkarsh Tripathi and David Bowers
On a recent trip to India, I (Utkarsh) wandered through five cities, each alive with its own rhythm: vibrant, unpredictable and full of motion. At first glance, it felt like cosmic chaos. But beneath the surface was an unseen order, a harmony that kept everything moving forward.
Healthcare often feels the same way. For cardiologists, the pace is relentless. Urgent cases, diagnostic tests, insurance authorizations and care coordination swirl together in a complex web. Every day brings new challenges, appointments to schedule, documentation to complete, billing to finalize. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
But what if that chaos could be transformed into clarity? What if cardiologists could reclaim time for what matters most: caring for hearts?
Why cardiology needs a smarter rhythm
Cardiology is one of the most demanding specialties. Administrative tasks pile up, leaving less time for patients and more stress for clinicians. Burnout is real, and it impacts care quality. That’s where agentic AI in cardiology workflow comes in, not as a replacement for human expertise, but as an intelligent partner.
A day in the life: Reimagined
Picture a cardiologist in Missouri City, Texas. It’s a busy weekday, but instead of starting the day buried in paperwork, they wake up knowing their schedule is optimized. Behind the scenes, AI agents have already handled eligibility checks, prior authorizations and adjusted appointments based on patient acuity and urgent referrals.
From the moment a patient books a stress test or echocardiogram, specialized AI agents spring into action coordinating insurance approvals, aligning care pathways with real-time guidelines, and reducing bottlenecks. The result? Every minute of clinical time is spent where it matters most: with patients.
Smarter documentation and seamless care
During rounds, an AI assistant drafts detailed clinical notes, pulling in imaging reports, lab values like BNP or troponin, and ECG findings directly into the EHR. It flags critical follow-ups, medication adjustments, device checks so nothing slips through the cracks. Meanwhile, other AI agents coordinate with surgeons, radiologists and rehab teams, ensuring care loops close with transparency.
The human touch amplified
Agentic AI doesn’t replace the human element; it amplifies it. By removing administrative burdens, cardiologists gain time for empathy, complex reasoning and meaningful conversations. The synergy between technology and expertise leads to better outcomes, reduced burnout and stronger patient relationships.
Key benefits for cardiologists and patients
- Efficiency: Automated workflows free up time for care
- Accuracy: AI-driven documentation reduces errors
- Continuity: Care coordination ensures nothing is missed
- Well-being: Less stress means more focus on patients
What once felt like overwhelming complexity now becomes a steady, well-orchestrated rhythm where intelligent AI and human expertise harmonize to elevate cardiology practice.
Utkarsh Tripathi, MS is a senior AI and machine learning engineer at Solventum.
David Bowers, MBA, is product manager, ambient and virtual assistant technologies, at Solventum.
