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Precision cardiovascular medicine: global imperative for equity through innovation

  • By

  • Jose R. Medina-Inojosa

  • Fatima Rodriguez

  • Francisco Lopez-Jimenez

  • Laurence S. Sperling

  • July 13, 2026

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    Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, with low- and middle-income countries facing the greatest burden.

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    Emerging precision medicine approaches, including AI and multiomics, have the potential to transform cardiovascular disease prevention and management.

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    The World Heart Federation advocates for equity-centered policies to ensure that innovations in cardiovascular care benefit all populations.

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    Access to precision medicine tools is hindered by infrastructure limitations and regulatory challenges, particularly in low-income settings.

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    Equity-centered precision cardiovascular medicine must be integrated with efforts to address social determinants of health and health system capacity.

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Precision cardiovascular medicine: global imperative for equity through innovation

  • by Jose R. Medina-Inojosa, Fatima Rodriguez, Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, Laurence S. Sperling

  • July 13, 2026

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