# Heart Disease * **Definition:** A broad term that encompasses various conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart attacks, heart rhythm problems, and heart failure, often characterized by reduced blood flow to the heart and associated with risk factors such as genetics and lifestyle. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Heart Disease ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Heart Disease**, for healthcare technology leaders * 22.1K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/19/2025 | [**Philips Launches VeriSight Pro 3D Intracardiac Echo Catheter in Europe**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/05/19/philips-launches-verisight-pro-3d-intracardiac-echo-catheter-in-europe/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 5/8/2025 | [**Study reveals regional risk factors driving heart disease in Asia and Oceania**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250508/Study-reveals-regional-risk-factors-driving-heart-disease-in-Asia-and-Oceania.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 4/28/2025 | [**Prediction of Heart Disease Risk Improved with Lipoprotein Test**](https://www.insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/molecular-dx/prediction-of-heart-disease-risk-improved-with-lipoprotein-test/) | [[Inside Precision Medicine]] | | 4/8/2025 | [**Which AI Health Tech Startups Will Present at INVEST Pitch Perfect Contest?**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/which-ai-health-tech-startups-will-present-at-invest-pitch-perfect-contest/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 3/26/2025 | [**The Future of Cardiology: Virtual Group Care for Better Patient Access**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/03/27/virtual-group-care-a-scalable-solution-to-expand-cardiology-access/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 3/19/2025 | [**Adults with congenital heart disease can boost exercise capacity by reducing sedentary time, study suggests**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03-adults-congenital-heart-disease-boost.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 3/19/2025 | [**Pregnancy complications may indicate genetic risk for heart disease**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03-pregnancy-complications-genetic-heart-disease.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 3/18/2025 | [**Lifestyle and health factors have greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250318/Lifestyle-and-health-factors-have-greater-impact-on-cardiovascular-risk-in-women-than-men.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 3/12/2025 | [**20-year study is the first to show food insecurity raises risk of heart disease over time**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03-year-food-insecurity-heart-disease.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 3/12/2025 | [**Food insecurity linked to increased risk of developing heart disease in midlife**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250312/Food-insecurity-linked-to-increased-risk-of-developing-heart-disease-in-midlife.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 3/10/2025 | [**What is cardiovascular disease?**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03-cardiovascular-disease.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 2/20/2025 | [**Hidden genetic causes of congenital heart disease identified**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-hidden-genetic-congenital-heart-disease.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 2/19/2025 | [**Australian women will soon be eligible for a menopause health check-here's what to expect**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-australian-women-eligible-menopause-health.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 2/18/2025 | [**Sex differences in heart cells may influence disease outcomes**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-sex-differences-heart-cells-disease.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 2/18/2025 | [**Paying attention to four health factors can help prevent new heart syndrome**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-paying-attention-health-factors-heart.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 2/8/2025 | [**Doctor: Take care of your heart in February - Yahoo**](https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/doctor-care-heart-february-123200662.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**Survey reveals many Americans don't know long-term risks of heart disease with pregnancy**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-survey-reveals-americans-dont-term.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**He tried everything for AFib. But new tech changed it all - Yahoo**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/tried-everything-afib-tech-changed-015142716.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 1/24/2025 | [**Coronary CT angiography-guided management of patients with stable chest pain - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2824%2902679-5/fulltext) | [[The Lancet]] | | 1/1/2025 | [**Alcohol associated hepatitis deaths on the rise - AOL.com**](https://www.aol.com/alcohol-associated-hepatitis-deaths-rise-145155794.html) | [[AOL]] | | 11/27/2024 | [**AI in Healthcare News and Updates**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/ai-in-healthcare-news-and-updates-112724/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Obesity-linked heart deaths nearly tripled in U.S. over past two decades**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-obesity-linked-heart-deaths-tripled.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 9/14/2024 | [**My Favorite Fast Food Burger Doesn't Come from a Drive-Thru**](https://www.aol.com/favorite-fast-food-burger-doesnt-180000322.html) | [[AOL]] | | 9/12/2024 | [**Coordinated care important for children with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease, say researchers**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-important-children-syndrome-congenital-heart.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 8/31/2024 | [**India poised to become global AI hub: Tech futurist Stephen Ibaraki - Tripuratimes**](https://tripuratimes.com/ttimes/india-poised-to-become-global-ai-hub-tech-futurist-stephen-ibaraki-18423.html) | tripuratimes.com | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **American Heart Association**: A leading organization focused on cardiovascular health, promoting awareness and education on heart disease. - **Women’s Heart Alliance**: An organization focused on raising awareness and addressing gaps in knowledge about heart disease among women. - **Boston Medical Center**: Conducting research on the relationship between chronic conditions and heart disease. - **Kardigan**: A heart disease-focused company founded by former MyoKardia CEO, developing targeted drugs for heart conditions. - **National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute**: An institute that promotes heart health initiatives, particularly targeting women and younger demographics. - **Intermountain Health**: A healthcare organization conducting significant research on heart disease, including studies on air pollution and diabetes-related heart conditions. - **Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc.**: A company focused on cardiovascular health services, offering tests like Epi+Gen CHD to predict heart attack risks. - **Caristo Diagnostics**: Developed CaRi-Heart technology for cardiovascular risk prediction, winning awards for its innovative approach to detecting coronary inflammation. - **NYU Langone Heart**: A leading institution presenting advancements in cardiovascular science and research at major conferences. - **Health BETA**: A digital health startup providing a coronary artery disease risk assessment tool tailored for Asian populations. - **National Institutes of Health (NIH)**: A key player in funding research related to heart disease, particularly in women, facing recent budget cuts. - **HeartSense**: Founded by Dr. Antoine Keller to address cardiovascular needs in underserved communities. - **Cardiol Therapeutics**: Developing anti-inflammatory therapies for heart disease, including CardiolRx, which is entering Phase III trials. - **Cleveland Clinic**: A leading healthcare institution that conducts surveys and research on heart health awareness and risk factors. - **GENinCode**: A company that conducts research on the genetic predisposition to coronary heart disease and lifestyle factors affecting heart health. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **American Heart Association**: Collaborating with Black-led organizations and HBCUs to improve cardiovascular health outcomes. - **HeartSense**: Collaborates with various institutions to investigate cardiovascular health disparities in rural communities. - **American Heart Association and MedTech Innovator**: Collaborating to foster innovation in medical technology for heart and brain health. - **NIH and CARDIA Study**: Collaboration to track long-term health outcomes related to food insecurity and heart disease. - **Health BETA**: Establishing partnerships with clinics and hospitals in Singapore to validate their coronary artery disease risk assessment tool. - **Northwestern Medicine and U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute**: Partnership to study the long-term effects of food insecurity on heart health. - **Chalmers University of Technology and Harvard University**: Collaborated on research indicating that specific lipoprotein markers can better predict cardiovascular disease risk. - **UVA Health and Frederick H. Epstein**: Developing a noninvasive MRI technique to analyze epicardial adipose tissue for predicting heart disease risks. - **Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc.**: Partnered with seven new provider organizations to expand the adoption of its AI-driven blood tests. - **Masonic Medical Research Institute and University of Louisville**: Collaborated on research demonstrating the benefits of ketone bodies in enhancing blood flow to the heart. - **Viz.ai and Cleerly**: Announced a partnership to integrate Cleerly's diagnostic tools into the Viz.ai One platform, enhancing heart disease detection and management. - **Dr. Bilal Ahmad Baba and C-Care Uganda**: Collaboration to educate local cardiologists on diagnosing and treating heart diseases, particularly acute coronary syndrome. - **Meijer and Family Medicine Specialists**: A collaboration to provide accessible cardiovascular health screenings in retail locations, enhancing public health outcomes. - **Royal Philips and Mayo Clinic**: Collaborative research initiative to integrate AI into MRI technology for cardiac applications. - **Systole Health**: Plans to expand services across the U.S. and build its clinical team, currently piloting in Massachusetts and Florida. - **CVAUSA and athenahealth**: A partnership aimed at enhancing independent cardiologists' capabilities in value-based care. - **University of Minnesota**: Researching gut microbiomes in gorillas to understand heart disease, highlighting cross-species health insights. - **Cleerly and Insight Partners**: Investment to scale commercial growth and clinical evidence generation for advanced cardiovascular imaging. - **CommonWealth Purchasing Group and Rimidi**: Partnership to enhance chronic disease management for healthcare providers. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **CaRi-Heart Technology**: Caristo Diagnostics' technology predicts cardiovascular risks up to 10 years in advance, enhancing proactive clinical interventions. - **New Blood Test for Heart Disease Risk**: A blood test analyzing multiple biomarkers, including lipoprotein(a) and C-reactive protein, can predict a person's 30-year risk of heart disease. - **Heart and Brain Health Accelerator**: A program by the American Heart Association to support innovative solutions for heart and brain health management. - **MESA Heart Disease Risk Score**: A study indicating a race-neutral version of the MESA score effectively predicts heart disease risk. - **AI-driven Diagnostics**: Cardio Diagnostics' focus on AI-first approaches to improve cardiovascular disease prevention, detection, and management. - **Yes, YOU! Initiative**: A program by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute aimed at educating younger women about heart disease risks and prevention. - **Adaptive Cardiac Devices**: Innovative devices enabling real-time monitoring and personalized treatment adjustments for heart disease patients. - **Blood Vessel-on-a-Chip Technology**: Developed to revolutionize drug testing for heart disease, reducing reliance on animal testing. - **Epi+Gen CHD Test**: A clinical blood test that predicts the likelihood of heart attacks or sudden death from coronary heart disease within three years. - **Advanced Non-invasive Imaging**: Cleerly's focus on non-invasive plaque assessment to combat cardiovascular disease. - **AI in Heart Disease Detection**: Eko's Sensora platform utilizes AI to detect cardiac conditions, enhancing early detection and patient outcomes. - **Polygenic Risk Scores**: Genomics plc's research highlights the importance of recognizing polygenic risk factors for heart disease. - **Noninvasive MRI Techniques**: UVA Health's research aims to assess unseen fat around the heart to identify patients at risk for cardiac issues. - **Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CACS)**: A diagnostic tool used to visualize early signs of heart disease and improve patient engagement in prevention. - **AutoChamber™**: An AI tool that received FDA designation for assessing cardiac chamber volumes, enhancing early detection of heart disease. - **Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA)**: Demonstrated effectiveness in improving diagnosis and management of stable chest pain, leading to better long-term outcomes. - **AI Models for ECG Analysis**: New AI models developed to identify female patients at higher risk of heart disease through ECG analysis. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Rising Heart Disease Rates**: Despite advancements, heart disease remains a leading cause of death, with increasing prevalence linked to lifestyle changes and health inequities. - **Obesity-Related Heart Disease**: The rate of deaths from obesity-related heart disease has significantly increased, particularly among specific demographics, raising public health concerns. - **Health Disparities**: Social determinants of health contribute to increased heart disease risk, particularly in disadvantaged communities with limited access to healthcare. - **Underdiagnosis in Women**: Heart disease is often underdiagnosed and undertreated in women, despite being the leading cause of death. - **Economic Burden**: Heart disease costs the U.S. $252.2 billion annually, projected to triple by 2050 due to rising cardiovascular conditions. - **Obesity and Heart Disease**: The rising prevalence of obesity is linked to increased heart disease mortality, necessitating lifestyle changes and public health interventions. - **Healthcare Cost Burden**: Rising healthcare costs and inequalities in access to essential services are significant challenges for managing heart disease. - **Chronic Conditions Impact**: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated chronic health conditions, leading to increased heart disease mortality. - **Awareness and Education**: Many individuals remain unaware of their heart disease risk factors, highlighting the need for improved health education. - **Racial Disparities**: Black men are at the highest risk for heart disease, influenced by socioeconomic factors and limited access to healthcare. - **Socioeconomic Disparities**: Research indicates that poorer individuals face higher heart disease mortality rates due to lifestyle factors and limited access to healthcare. - **Funding Cuts to NIH**: Recent budget cuts threaten critical research efforts in understanding and treating heart disease, especially in women. - **Access to Palliative Care**: Less than 20% of patients with end-stage heart disease receive palliative care, highlighting disparities in treatment access. - **Food Insecurity**: Identified as a significant risk factor for heart disease, with calls for better screening and intervention strategies. - **Gender Disparities**: Women often experience less recognized symptoms of heart disease, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment. - **Lack of Awareness**: Despite high recognition of heart disease risks, many individuals are unaware of their genetic risk factors and the importance of regular screenings. ## Related Topics [[Cardiovascular Disease]]