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However, as reflected by a paucity of evidence to inform the recommendations of expert HF guidelines, primary care teams are rarely considered as part of the solution. In this review, we explore all the potential outcomes from more proactive screening for HF in primary care when introducing artificial intelligence-mediated portable cardiac ultrasound. Based on the strengths and weaknesses of the screening components that can now be applied, we consider the spectrum of early to late forms of HF likely to be revealed and more immediately diagnosed. 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