Harnessing AI in Preventive Cardiology: ASPC Introduce new Working Group on AI and Health Technology

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from concept to clinic in cardiovascular prevention, prompting the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) to launch a new working group on artificial intelligence (AI) and health technology aimed at shaping how these tools are safely and effectively integrated into practice. As AI-driven risk prediction, imaging analysis and wearable technologies gain traction, the group seeks to position AI at the forefront of innovation in preventive cardiology, while balancing enthusiasm with rigorous evidence and clinical oversight. Central to its mission is fostering a community of experts to generate high-impact research, provide practical guidance on validation and implementation, and mentor the next generation of clinicians navigating this evolving landscape. With growing recognition of challenges such as algorithmic bias, data limitations and regulatory uncertainty, the working group also emphasizes the need for thoughtful guardrails to ensure equitable and accountable use of AI. Co-Chair of the new working group, Dr Ashish Sarraju, Associate Staff in Preventive Cardiology at the Miller Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic, and a researcher with the Cleveland Clinic Coordinating Center for Clinical Research (C5research), Cleveland, OH, USA, spoke to us about the new initiative, the complexity of the use AI in the field and his excitement for the future of healthcare technology in preventive medicine. Read more...