# Cardiovascular Disease * **Definition:** A group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, which can lead to serious health issues such as heart attacks and strokes, and is the leading cause of death worldwide. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Cardiovascular Disease ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Cardiovascular Disease**, for healthcare technology leaders * 18.1K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/12/2025 | [**Must-know facts for women about heart, kidney and metabolic health - Medical Xpress**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-facts-women-heart-kidney-metabolic.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**The Role of Management Guidelines in Formulary Decision-Making and Recent Lp(a) Recommendations**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/the-role-of-management-guidelines-in-formulary-decision-making-and-recent-lp-a-recommendations) | [[AJMC]] | | 4/12/2025 | [**Healthy Aging and Diet; Global Effect of Cardiovascular Risk Factors**](https://www.medpagetoday.com/podcasts/healthwatch/115087) | [[Medpage Today]] | | 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]] | | 4/7/2025 | [**Revenue vs. risk reduction: Inside 4 systems' cardiac care strategies**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cardiology/revenue-vs-risk-reduction-inside-4-systems-cardiac-care-strategies/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**Global Healthcare Mobility Solutions Market to Exhibit Tremendous Growth at a CAGR of ~21y 2032 - DelveInsight**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/04/3036866/0/en/Global-Healthcare-Mobility-Solutions-Market-to-Exhibit-Tremendous-Growth-at-a-CAGR-of-21-by-2032-DelveInsight.html) | [[Globe 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]] | | 12/9/2024 | [**Study finds divergent relationship between different sugar sources and cardiovascular disease risk**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241209/Study-finds-divergent-relationship-between-different-sugar-sources-and-cardiovascular-disease-risk.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 12/9/2024 | [**New ASCVD Risk Assessment G-Codes Can Enhance Preventive Care with Integrated Solutions**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/12/09/new-ascvd-risk-assessment-g-codes-can-enhance-preventive-care-with-integrated-solutions/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 12/8/2024 | [**Sugary drinks significantly raise cardiovascular disease risk, but occasional sweet treats don't, scientists find**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-sugary-significantly-cardiovascular-disease-occasional.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 12/8/2024 | [**Asylum seekers in the U. S. report high levels of stress and cardiovascular disease symptoms**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241206/Asylum-seekers-in-the-U-S-report-high-levels-of-stress-and-cardiovascular-disease-symptoms.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 12/8/2024 | [**Avid use of sweetened beverages increases cardiovascular disease risk, study finds**](https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/avid-sweetened-beverages-increases-cardiovascular-050106240.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 12/7/2024 | [**Regional and Segment Trends in Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs) Market, Global ... - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/regional-segment-trends-decentralized-clinical-trials-lyxgc) | [[Linkedin]] | | 12/5/2024 | [**Cardiovascular disease symptoms surprisingly high in young refugees - Medical Xpress**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-cardiovascular-disease-symptoms-high-young.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 12/5/2024 | [**Cardiovascular disease symptoms surprisingly high in young refugees - Medical Xpress**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-cardiovascular-disease-symptoms-high-young.html?deviceType=desktop) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 12/5/2024 | [**Psychological stress and pain contribute to cardiovascular disease in asylum seekers**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241205/Psychological-stress-and-pain-contribute-to-cardiovascular-disease-in-asylum-seekers.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 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]] | | 11/15/2024 | [**Emerging links between intimate partner violence and women's cardiovascular disease risk**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-emerging-links-intimate-partner-violence.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 11/14/2024 | [**Emerging links between intimate partner violence and women's cardiovascular disease risk**](https://theconversation.com/emerging-links-between-intimate-partner-violence-and-womens-cardiovascular-disease-risk-240797) | [[The Conversation]] | | 11/10/2024 | [**Genetic links between osteoarthritis and cardiovascular disease reveal hidden common risks**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241110/Genetic-links-between-osteoarthritis-and-cardiovascular-disease-reveal-hidden-common-risks.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 10/22/2024 | [**Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease as doctors ignore gender differences**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-women-higher-dying-heart-disease.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 9/24/2024 | [**Women still missing out on treatment for cardiovascular disease, despite major progress in disease management**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-women-treatment-cardiovascular-disease-major.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 9/24/2024 | [**Women remain underserved in cardiovascular disease treatment despite advances**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240924/Women-remain-underserved-in-cardiovascular-disease-treatment-despite-advances.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 9/24/2024 | [**Women still missing out on treatment for cardiovascular disease, despite major progress in ...**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-women-treatment-cardiovascular-disease-major.html?deviceType=desktop) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 6/9/2024 | [**Millions fewer people may need statins, a new study suggests. But guidelines have yet to agree**](https://www.statnews.com/2024/06/10/cardiovascular-disease-statins-aha-guidelines/) | [[STAT]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc.**: A company specializing in AI-driven blood tests for coronary heart disease prevention and management. - **Family Heart Foundation**: An organization dedicated to improving awareness and management of cardiovascular disease linked to genetic conditions, particularly elevated lipoprotein(a) levels. - **American Heart Association**: A leading organization providing insights and guidelines on cardiovascular health and disease prevention. - **Kardigan**: A new heart health company focused on modernizing cardiovascular drug development. - **CardiaTec**: A TechBio company focused on cardiovascular disease, leveraging multi-omics data to identify novel therapeutics. - **Karolinska Institutet**: A research institution that discovered a potential new risk marker for cardiovascular disease in women. - **American College of Cardiology (ACC)**: A leading organization in cardiovascular care, collaborating with MJH Life Sciences to enhance visibility and education in cardiology. - **Cleveland Clinic**: A healthcare institution involved in research indicating the increased cardiovascular risks associated with COVID-19. - **American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC)**: An organization dedicated to promoting cardiovascular disease prevention and clinician education. - **Case Western Reserve University**: Involved in developing AI models to predict heart failure and cardiovascular events. - **Sg2**: A healthcare consulting firm that provides insights on the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular disease and strategies for healthcare systems. - **Movement Health Foundation**: A Swiss non-profit organization integrating digital solutions with local healthcare systems to improve healthcare delivery, focusing on cardiovascular disease management. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **American Heart Association CKM Initiative**: A new initiative aimed at improving treatment and awareness of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic health, particularly among women. - **Cardio Diagnostics and Provider Organizations**: Partnered with seven new provider organizations to expand the adoption of AI-driven blood tests for coronary heart disease. - **Cardio Diagnostics and FLAACOs**: Cardio Diagnostics will sponsor and exhibit at the Florida Association of ACOs 2024 Annual Fall Conference. - **Movement Health Foundation and Microsoft/Roche**: Partnerships aimed at implementing digital health solutions in emerging markets to enhance cardiovascular disease management. - **CardiaTec and Montage Ventures**: CardiaTec raised $6.5 million in seed funding led by Montage Ventures to advance its platform for cardiovascular disease therapeutics. - **NIH and Case Western Reserve University**: The National Institutes of Health awarded grants to support AI-driven predictive models for cardiovascular disease. - **MJH Life Sciences and ACC**: A strategic alliance to enhance collaboration and education among healthcare professionals in cardiovascular care. - **Owkin's DACH Region Expansion**: Partnered with nine leading medical institutions to enhance research capabilities in cardiovascular disease. - **National Heart Centre Singapore and Novoheart**: Collaborating to develop a bioengineered human heart model for precision medicine. - **Avant Technologies and Apollo Hospitals**: A partnership to leverage AI for early detection of cardiovascular diseases. - **Sg2 and healthcare systems**: Sg2 recommends collaboration with health systems to optimize resources and invest in technology for cardiovascular care. - **Tourmaline Bio, Inc.**: Established a Cardiovascular Scientific Advisory Board (CV SAB) to guide the development of pacibekitug, involving experts from academia and industry. - **Owkin and DACH Region Institutions**: Partnerships with leading medical institutions in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to leverage AI for improving treatment outcomes in cardiovascular disease. - **DocGo and Cardiac RMS**: DocGo's subsidiary has signed a contract to provide remote monitoring services for cardiac patients in Mississippi. - **WELL Health Technologies and HEALWELL AI**: Collaborated to launch an AI-powered co-pilot for cardiologists to identify patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease. - **FIND Lp(a) Initiative**: A collaboration between the Family Heart Foundation and major U.S. health systems to implement a machine learning model for identifying individuals at risk for elevated lipoprotein(a) levels. - **MONCYTE Health and Horizon Project**: Selected as a core partner in a project aimed at improving familial hypercholesterolemia management. - **Thryv Therapeutics and Dr. Amy Sehnert**: Dr. Sehnert appointed as Chief Medical Officer to lead the clinical development of Thryv's cardiometabolic product portfolio targeting SGK1. - **Dyania Health**: Closed a $10 million Series A funding round led by HealthX Ventures, with participation from Tech Square Ventures and Cleveland Clinic Ventures. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **ASPC Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention**: A comprehensive program focusing on the latest developments in preventive cardiology. - **Gene Therapy for Cardiovascular Diseases**: Significant growth driven by the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and the demand for effective treatments. - **Cardiovascular Information Systems (CVIS)**: The market for CVIS is expanding due to the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, with a focus on improving patient data management and diagnostic accuracy through advanced healthcare IT solutions. - **Magnesium Deficiency Research**: Highlights the link between magnesium deficiency and cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the need for improved dietary intake. - **Global Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) Market**: Projected to grow significantly, driven by the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and advancements in healthcare IT. - **CMS G-codes for ASCVD**: Introduced G-codes for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk assessment and management to enhance cardiovascular disease management in primary care. - **CKM Health Awareness**: The initiative emphasizes the interconnectedness of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic diseases, particularly in women, and promotes regular screening and management of these conditions. - **AI in Cardiovascular Care**: AI tools are being developed to enhance disease detection and treatment precision in cardiovascular care, with ongoing research funded by AHA. - **Dietary Approaches**: Research supports dietary interventions, such as the DASH diet and sodium reduction, to lower cardiovascular disease risk, highlighting the importance of public health policies. - **Gene Therapy Market Growth**: The gene therapy market for cardiovascular disease is projected to grow significantly, driven by advancements in gene therapy techniques. - **AI-Driven Adaptive Cardiac Devices**: Innovative devices utilizing AI for real-time monitoring and personalized treatment adjustments in heart disease management. - **PREVENT Calculator**: A new risk assessment tool by the American Heart Association that incorporates various health conditions to better estimate cardiovascular risk. - **Wearable Heart Sound Devices**: Advancements in wearable technology for continuous, non-invasive monitoring of heart health, improving early detection and management of cardiovascular diseases. - **AI-Driven Blood Tests**: Cardio Diagnostics' Epi+Gen CHD™ and PrecisionCHD™ utilize genetic and epigenetic testing to provide personalized treatment insights for heart disease. - **VisionAI platform**: Utilizes AI to detect cardiovascular diseases through retinal scans, aiming to make retinal scanning standard in primary care. - **AI-Powered Solutions**: Cardio Diagnostics is showcasing AI-driven cardiovascular solutions to enhance patient outcomes and cost management. - **PREVENT Risk Calculator**: A tool released by the American Heart Association to estimate cardiovascular disease risk for individuals aged 30 and older. - **Cardiology Information Systems (CIS)**: Specialized technologies designed to manage patient data efficiently, integrating with diagnostic equipment to enhance workflow productivity. - **Gut Microbiota Research**: Identifying gut microbiota profiles that predict cardiovascular events in coronary heart disease patients, leading to personalized treatment strategies. - **Global ECG Market Growth**: Expected to grow significantly due to rising cardiovascular disease incidence and advancements in wearable ECG technology. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Autoimmune Diseases and Cardiovascular Risk**: Women with autoimmune diseases face higher mortality rates from cardiovascular disease, highlighting the need for targeted screening and management. - **Underdiagnosis and Undertreatment of Women**: Women are often underdiagnosed and undertreated for cardiovascular disease, leading to preventable deaths. - **Need for Early Detection**: The importance of early cardiovascular disease screenings is emphasized to prevent disease progression. - **Rural cardiovascular health crisis**: Increased cardiovascular disease deaths in rural areas, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting healthcare access issues. - **Mental Health Post-Cardiovascular Events**: Patients hospitalized for cardiovascular issues are at a higher risk for mental health conditions, necessitating integrated care approaches. - **Awareness of Risk Factors**: Many women are unaware of their cardiovascular disease risk due to differing symptoms and risk factors compared to men. - **Rising Costs of CVD**: Projected costs associated with cardiovascular disease are expected to triple by 2050, necessitating strategic healthcare approaches. - **Disparities in cardiovascular disease outcomes**: Persistent disparities in mortality rates among different social and demographic groups, particularly affecting sexual minority veterans. - **Access to Care**: Limited access to specialized care in rural areas is a significant concern for managing cardiovascular disease. - **Healthcare Costs**: Patients with rare cardiovascular diseases face high medical costs and limited access to specialized care. - **Disparities in Care**: Significant gaps in cardiovascular care exist, particularly for women, highlighting the need for targeted research and interventions. - **Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease**: High levels of air pollution in Africa could lead to cardiovascular diseases surpassing infectious diseases as the leading cause of death, with a significant lack of research on its impact. - **Impact of Air Pollution**: Research indicates that air pollution significantly increases cardiovascular disease risk, particularly among disadvantaged populations. - **Chronic Health Issues in Cancer Survivors**: Cancer survivors face increased cardiovascular risks due to treatments, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and care. - **Vitamin D Supplementation**: Recent studies indicate that vitamin D supplementation does not effectively reduce cardiovascular disease risk, challenging previous assumptions about its benefits. - **Sex-Specific Guidelines**: There is a critical need for updated medical guidelines that incorporate sex-specific approaches to improve cardiovascular health outcomes, particularly for women. - **Disparities in Access**: Significant geographic disparities exist in cardiovascular care access, particularly in rural areas lacking cardiologists. - **Environmental Factors**: Research highlights the impact of heavy metal exposure on cardiovascular disease, necessitating further investigation into environmental health risks. - **Asylum Seekers and Cardiovascular Symptoms**: High levels of stress and pain symptoms linked to cardiovascular disease among asylum seekers, highlighting the need for recognition and appropriate treatment. - **Mobile Phone Use Risks**: Regular mobile phone use has been associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, particularly among smokers and individuals with diabetes. ## Related Topics [[Heart Disease]]; [[Cardiovascular Medicine]]; [[Cardiology]]; [[Cardiovascular Radiology]]