# Cardiovascular Medicine * **Definition:** A branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the heart and blood vessels, including the treatment of diseases and conditions related to these systems. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Cardiovascular Medicine ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Cardiovascular Medicine**, for healthcare technology leaders * 7K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/4/2025 | [**World-Renowned Cardiologist Dr. Shyam Sathanandam Joins Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute as Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250505aq79255/world-renowned-cardiologist-dr-shyam-sathanandam-joins-nicklaus-childrens-heart-institute-as-chief-of-cardiovascular-medicine) | [[Morningstar]] | | 3/31/2025 | [**FirstHx Enters U.S. Healthcare Market with Revolutionary AI-Powered Patient Intake Technology**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250401223227/firsthx-enters-us-healthcare-market-with-revolutionary-ai-powered-patient-intake-technology) | [[Morningstar]] | | 3/18/2025 | [**New Cardiology Board Denied but 'Not Done With This Fight'**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-cardiology-board-denied-not-done-this-fight-2025a10006j8) | [[Medscape]] | | 2/4/2025 | [**Cardio Diagnostics Expands the Reach of its AI-Driven Precision Cardiovascular Medicine ...**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/aptechnologynews/20250204940605/en/Cardio-Diagnostics-Expands-the-Reach-of-its-AI-Driven-Precision-Cardiovascular-Medicine-Tests-by-Partnering-with-Seven-New-Provider-Organizations) | [[Business Wire]] | | 2/4/2025 | [**Cardio Diagnostics Expands the Reach of its AI-Driven Precision Cardiovascular Medicine ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cardio-diagnostics-expands-reach-ai-133100265.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/3/2025 | [**Ambulatory EHR Excellence: Top Vendors Recognized for Innovation and User Satisfaction ...**](https://www.newswire.com/news/ambulatory-ehr-excellence-top-vendors-recognized-for-innovation-and-22497739) | [[Newswire]] | | 1/2/2025 | [**2025's Top-Rated EHR Vendors Across 40 Medical & Surgical Specialties - Newswire.com**](https://www.newswire.com/news/2025-s-top-rated-ehr-vendors-across-40-medical-surgical-specialties-22492810) | [[Newswire]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**Growth Projections for the Stress Test Blood Pressure Cuff Market: Expected CAGR of 6.9 ...**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/growth-projections-stress-test-blood-pressure-cuff-market-expected-e5uif) | [[Linkedin]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2827918) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 12/5/2024 | [**Estimating the size of the Blood Pressure Oximeter Blood Glucose Meter market with current ...**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/estimating-size-blood-pressure-oximeter-glucose-meter-market-qitff) | [[Linkedin]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**180+ chief medical officers to know - 2025 - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/180-chief-medical-officers-to-know-2025.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 12/2/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2827395) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 11/26/2024 | [**Rasit Dinc: A Visionary Leader Transforming Healthcare with Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/rasit-dinc-a-visionary-leader-transforming-healthcare-with-digital-innovation-and-artificial-intelligence-302316289.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 11/12/2024 | [**Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc. to Sponsor and Showcase AI-Powered Solutions at the FLAACOs Annual Conference**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241112685104/en/Cardio-Diagnostics-Holdings-Inc.-to-Sponsor-and-Showcase-AI-Powered-Solutions-at-the-FLAACOs-Annual-Conference/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/1/2024 | [**Ferrum Health Raises $16M in Series A Funding to Unlock AI Adoption in Healthcare**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2024/11/01/ferrum-health-raises-16m-in-series-a-funding-to-unlock-ai-adoption-in-healthcare/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 10/31/2024 | [**Akshay Khandelwal, MD, Named Gerald E. McGinnis Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine at AHN**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/akshay-khandelwal-md-named-gerald-e-mcginnis-chair-in-cardiovascular-medicine-at-ahn-302292487.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 10/12/2024 | [**Exploring innovations in cardiovascular medicine at TCT MedTech Forum**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241012/Exploring-innovations-in-cardiovascular-medicine-at-TCT-MedTech-Forum.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 10/7/2024 | [**Siloam Hospitals Group and Philips sign AI capability MoU to support Indonesia's ... - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/1000995993/siloam-hospitals-group-and-philips-sign-ai-capability-mou-to-support-indonesias-healthcare-transformation-strategy) | [[Morningstar]] | | 9/23/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823929) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 9/2/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823031) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 8/28/2024 | [**TCT 2024 to feature latest advances in interventional cardiovascular medicine**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240828/TCT-2024-to-feature-latest-advances-in-interventional-cardiovascular-medicine.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 8/26/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822727) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 7/29/2024 | [**Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Inc. Launches CDIO.AI, A Redesigned Website Enhancing User Experience and Highlighting Our AI-Driven Cardiovascular Solutions**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240729334849/en/Cardio-Diagnostics-Holdings-Inc.-Launches-CDIO.AI-A-Redesigned-Website-Enhancing-User-Experience-and-Highlighting-Our-AI-Driven-Cardiovascular-Solutions/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 6/28/2024 | [**Movano Health Announces Dr. Fatima Rodriguez Joining July 11 Virtual Event**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/movano-health-announces-dr-fatima-rodriguez-joining-july-11-virtual-event-302184745.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 6/13/2024 | [**Flinn Foundation-Sponsored Study Identifies Three Bioscience Growth Areas to Advance Innovation and Economic Growth in Greater Phoenix**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240613324046/en/Flinn-Foundation-Sponsored-Study-Identifies-Three-Bioscience-Growth-Areas-to-Advance-Innovation-and-Economic-Growth-in-Greater-Phoenix/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF)**: An organization focused on advancing education, innovation, and collaboration in interventional cardiology. - **Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc.**: A company specializing in AI-driven blood tests for cardiovascular disease prevention and management. - **Dr. Shyam Sathanandam**: Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute, recognized for his contributions to pediatric cardiology. - **Cleveland Clinic**: A leading healthcare institution that has established a section for cardiovascular genetics to enhance research and genetic testing. - **Dr. Fatima Rodriguez**: An Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in disease prevention and technology use. - **INVAMED**: Innovator in cardiovascular care technologies, focusing on AI-driven solutions. - **Sg2**: A Vizient company that provides insights and recommendations for healthcare systems to meet the rising demand for cardiovascular interventions. - **Viz.ai**: A digital health company that provides AI-powered solutions for accelerating diagnosis and treatment in cardiovascular care, particularly for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. - **Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)**: A federal agency introducing G-codes for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk assessment to improve management in primary care. - **DocGo Inc.**: A mobile healthcare provider integrating advanced ECG technology to enhance cardiovascular diagnostics in underserved communities. - **American Heart Association**: An organization that fosters innovation in medical technology through initiatives like the Heart and Brain Health Accelerator. - **Aditxt, Inc.**: Develops diagnostic tests for critical health challenges, including cardiology. - **Barnes-Jewish Hospital**: A leading hospital that collaborates with Biome Analytics to reduce Acute Kidney Injury rates among cardiovascular patients. - **Tectonic Therapeutics**: A company developing investigational therapies for pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. - **SHL Telemedicine**: Provider of telemedicine solutions, collaborating with DocGo to integrate advanced ECG technology. - **Twin Health**: A company utilizing digital twin technology to improve blood pressure control in patients with type 2 diabetes. - **Alleviant Medical, Inc.**: A medical device company developing no-implant atrial shunt technology for heart failure treatment. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **FDA and Cardiovascular Research Foundation**: Collaboration to address urgent questions in cardiovascular medicine through forums and discussions. - **Cardio Diagnostics and ACOs**: Partnerships aimed at advancing value-based care models through innovative cardiovascular clinical solutions. - **Perelman School of Medicine**: Initiating a $12.5 million study to improve postpartum blood pressure management and cardiovascular health. - **Meijer and Family Medicine Specialists**: A collaboration to provide accessible cardiovascular health screenings in retail locations, enhancing public health outcomes. - **DocGo and SHL Telemedicine**: Expanded partnership to integrate SmartHeart® ECG devices into mobile health units, improving access to cardiovascular diagnostics. - **DocGo Inc. and SHL Telemedicine**: Partnership to integrate SmartHeart portable ECG devices into mobile health units, improving access to cardiovascular diagnostics. - **DocGo and Cardiac RMS**: Contract to provide remote monitoring services for nearly 3,000 patients with cardiac devices in Mississippi. - **Cardio Diagnostics and Provider Organizations**: Partnered with seven new organizations to expand the adoption of AI-driven blood tests. - **SandboxAQ and Mayo Clinic**: Collaborating on a study to enhance the clinical utility of the CardiAQ device. - **Mount Sinai Health System and Ramaiah Memorial Hospital**: An exclusive partnership aimed at enhancing healthcare services in India, focusing on clinical excellence in cardiology. - **Movano Health and Experts**: Hosting a virtual event featuring discussions on the future of wearables in healthcare. - **Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Biome Analytics**: Partnership aimed at reducing Acute Kidney Injury rates through data-driven innovations and automated contrast management. - **Sunway Healthcare Group and Medtronic**: Partnering to enhance advanced robotic surgical techniques. - **Royal Philips and AWS**: Collaboration to provide cloud-enabled integrated diagnostics, enhancing access to critical insights across clinical specialties. - **FirstHx and Jevan Consulting**: Collaborating to integrate AI-driven patient intake solutions into U.S. healthcare settings. - **AWS and GE HealthCare**: Collaboration to leverage AI for improving diagnostic accuracy and healthcare outcomes. - **WELL Health Technologies Corp. and HEALWELL AI Inc.**: Strategic alliance to launch clinical trial sites across Canada, improving patient access to clinical trials. - **WELL Health and HEALWELL AI**: Expanded strategic alliance to launch and manage clinical trial sites at WELL clinic locations across Canada. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Cardiovascular Information Systems (CVIS)**: Projected growth in the CVIS market to enhance management and storage of cardiovascular-related medical data. - **Investment in Cardiovascular Genetics**: Cleveland Clinic's establishment of a section for cardiovascular genetics research, supported by significant donations. - **AI-Driven Solutions**: Cardio Diagnostics' focus on AI to improve cardiovascular disease prevention, detection, and management. - **CaRi-Heart Technology**: A cardiovascular risk prediction technology that analyzes CT scans to detect coronary inflammation, enhancing early intervention. - **AI-Driven Testing**: Cardio Diagnostics' tests utilize AI to improve detection and management of coronary heart disease, enhancing patient outcomes. - **AI in Cardiovascular Medicine**: AI-powered diagnostic tools are enhancing accuracy in medical imaging and patient data analysis, improving treatment plans. - **CMS G-codes for ASCVD**: Introduction of G-codes for risk assessment and management in primary care to enhance cardiovascular disease management. - **TCT 2024**: An upcoming conference showcasing groundbreaking research in interventional cardiology, focusing on minimally invasive techniques and new pharmaceuticals. - **AI in Cardiac Care**: Integration of AI-driven solutions in cardiovascular healthcare to improve treatment strategies and patient outcomes. - **Wearable Heart Sound Devices**: Advancements in wearable technology for continuous monitoring of heart health, providing real-time insights and improving patient outcomes. - **Viz HCM Technology**: An FDA-cleared AI solution that analyzes ECGs to identify suspected cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, facilitating timely follow-up care. - **Heart and Brain Health Accelerator**: A program by the American Heart Association to support innovative solutions for heart and brain health management. - **Epi+Gen CHD Test**: A clinical blood test predicting heart attack risk, now available in retail locations to improve access to cardiovascular care. - **Magnetocardiography Device**: SandboxAQ's AQMed division developed a bedside magnetocardiography device for improved cardiac diagnostics. - **Mobile Health Units**: DocGo's initiative to equip mobile health vehicles with advanced ECG technology to deliver diagnostics in underserved areas. - **Telemedicine Strategies**: The SMART Postpartum BP trial tests telemedicine-based strategies for managing postpartum blood pressure, addressing disparities in maternal health. - **No-Implant Atrial Shunt Technology**: Alleviant Medical's pivotal trial for heart failure treatment aims to evaluate a novel atrial shunt system. - **Blood Pressure and Glucose Monitoring Devices**: Significant growth in the market driven by chronic disease prevalence and technological advancements in portable health monitoring. - **Remote Patient Monitoring**: Increasing adoption of remote monitoring services to enhance patient outcomes and reduce hospital visits. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Increasing Demand for Cardiovascular Interventions**: Healthcare systems face challenges in managing the rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and the need for more intensive care. - **Access to Care**: Ongoing issues related to equitable access to cardiovascular care, particularly in underserved communities. - **Cardiovascular Disease Prevalence**: Despite advancements, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally, necessitating enhanced prevention strategies. - **Healthcare Equity**: Despite advancements, challenges remain in addressing healthcare disparities, particularly in access to cardiovascular care. - **Healthcare Access in Rural Areas**: Limited access to specialized care in rural areas poses challenges for effective cardiovascular disease management. - **Cardiologist Shortage**: A significant shortage of cardiologists in the U.S. raises concerns about access to specialized care, particularly in rural areas. - **ABMS Rejection**: The American Board of Medical Specialties rejected the application for a new independent board for cardiology, citing financial feasibility concerns. - **Cost of Care**: High deductibles and out-of-pocket costs continue to hinder access to timely cardiovascular care for many Americans. - **Healthcare Disparities**: Ongoing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, particularly for underrepresented populations in clinical trials. - **Integration of AI in Clinical Settings**: Challenges in adopting AI technologies in clinical workflows and ensuring user-centric development. - **Regulatory Hurdles**: Challenges faced by healthcare technology companies in navigating regulatory requirements for new devices and software. - **Environmental Impact of Disposable Supplies**: Growing concerns about waste management and recycling of plastic-based disposable medical supplies. - **Data Privacy in AI Adoption**: Concerns regarding data privacy and security in the deployment of AI technologies in healthcare settings. - **Clinician Burnout**: The integration of AI in healthcare must consider the potential for increased clinician workload and burnout. - **Regulatory Restrictions**: AI diagnostics face hurdles regarding reimbursement models and regulatory compliance, impacting widespread adoption. - **Data Privacy Issues**: Concerns regarding the security of protected health information (PHI) in the deployment of AI and cloud-based solutions. - **Regulatory Hurdles in DCTs**: The DCT market faces challenges such as regulatory hurdles and data privacy concerns that need to be addressed. ## Related Topics [[Cardiology]]; [[Cardiovascular Radiology]]; [[Cardiovascular Disease]]; [[Cardiothoracic Radiology]]; [[Internal Medicine]]; [[Pediatric Cardiology]]