Clinical cognition in the age of cardiovascular AI By Jose E. Krieger July 16, 2026 Frontiers In Cardiovascular Medicine Share Summary Takeaways Listen Insight Report Quiz Top Institutions 1 Artificial intelligence is increasingly utilized in cardiovascular medicine for tasks such as risk prediction and clinical decision support. 2 AI should enhance cognitive processes in cardiovascular care rather than merely focusing on technical performance metrics. 3 Accountable intelligence in AI requires outputs that are interpretable, context-aware, and support plausible clinical actions. 4 Cardiovascular care involves complex decision-making that AI should assist by improving reasoning and prioritization. 5 AI must be evaluated not just as a diagnostic tool but as an intervention that enhances the cognitive architecture of care.