How is AI Improving Cardiac Care with Wearables? With: Dr. Euan Ashley

In this full interview, Dr. Euan Ashley, Chair of the Department of Medicine at Stanford, shares how preventive cardiology is being transformed by remote monitoring, AI, and wearable technologies. Ashley highlights how early detection through wearable devices can identify subtle changes in cardiac function before symptoms appear, enabling timely interventions that prevent severe events. He discusses advances in remote cardiac monitoring, AI-powered risk prediction, and how continuous data streams are improving both individualized care and population health. This conversation offers a compelling vision for integrating cutting-edge technology into preventive cardiovascular medicine.

 
 

About the Guest

Dr. Euan Ashley is Chair of the Department of Medicine at Stanford and a leader in cardiovascular medicine, pioneering the integration of AI and wearable technology in preventive care.

 
 

Notable Quote

"We can now see heart disease coming years before it happens."

 
 

Key Takeaways

  • Wearables enable earlier detection of heart disease
  • AI enhances precision in risk prediction
  • Continuous monitoring supports proactive interventions
 
 

Transcript Summary

Q: How has preventive cardiology changed in recent years? A: Wearables and AI now allow early detection of subtle changes in heart health, enabling interventions before symptoms appear. Q: What role does remote cardiac monitoring play? A: It provides continuous data, allowing for timely adjustments in treatment and better patient engagement. Q: How does AI enhance preventive care? A: AI helps identify risk patterns in vast datasets, supporting more personalized and effective interventions. Q: What’s the future of this field? A: Greater integration of AI, wearables, and telehealth into everyday cardiac care.

 
 

About the Series

AI and Healthcare—with Mika Newton and Dr. Sanjay Juneja is an engaging interview series featuring world-renowned leaders shaping the intersection of artificial intelligence and medicine.

Dr. Sanjay Juneja, a hematologist and medical oncologist widely recognized as “TheOncDoc,” is a trailblazer in healthcare innovation and a rising authority on the transformative role of AI in medicine.

Mika Newton is an expert in healthcare data management, with a focus on data completeness and universality. Mika is on the editorial board of AI in Precision Oncology and is no stranger to bringing transformative technologies to market and fostering innovation.

 
 

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