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Current Atherosclerosis Reports

06-09-2024 | Digital Health | Review

Health Data Sciences and Cardiovascular Diseases in South Asia: Innovations and Challenges in Digital Health

Authors: Kartik Gupta, Vashma Junaid, Muhammad Ahmad Qureshi, Abhishek Gupta, Sana Sheikh, Mayank Dalakoti, Salim S. Virani, Adeel Khoja

Published in: Current Atherosclerosis Reports

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Health data sciences can help mitigate high burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) management in South Asia by increasing availability and affordability of healthcare services. This review explores the current landscape, challenges, and strategies for leveraging digital health technologies to improve CVD outcomes in the region.

Recent Findings

Several South Asian countries are implementing national digital health strategies that aim to provide unique health account numbers for patients, creating longitudinal digital health records while others aim to digitize healthcare services and improve health outcomes. Significant challenges impede progress, including lack of interoperability, inadequate training of healthcare workers, cultural barriers, and data privacy concerns.

Summary

Leveraging digital health for CVD management involves using big data for early detection, employing artificial intelligence for diagnostics, and integrating multiomics data for health insights. Addressing these challenges through policy frameworks, capacity building, and international cooperation is crucial for improving CVD outcomes in region.
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Metadata
Title
Health Data Sciences and Cardiovascular Diseases in South Asia: Innovations and Challenges in Digital Health
Authors
Kartik Gupta
Vashma Junaid
Muhammad Ahmad Qureshi
Abhishek Gupta
Sana Sheikh
Mayank Dalakoti
Salim S. Virani
Adeel Khoja
Publication date
06-09-2024
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Atherosclerosis Reports
Print ISSN: 1523-3804
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6242
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11883-024-01233-3

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