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ReviewCurrent cardiology reports2025

Digital Therapeutics in Cardiovascular Healthcare: A Narrative Review.

Xijia Shao, Yuhong Hu, Hao Jia, Jiangping Song

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Review in Current cardiology reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Xijia Shao *Department of Cardiac Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Yuhong Hu *Department of Cardiac Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Hao JiaDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Jiangping SongDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China. fwsongjiangping@126.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9488-7823

Funding

National Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China 82125004
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewThe rapid development of digital therapeutics (DTx) presents opportunities for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) intervention. This review aims to summarize the technologies and applications of DTx in the field of cardiovascular healthcare. It seeks to identify how DTx can enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of cardiovascular healthcare RECENT

findingsGiven the absence of a universally accepted definition, this review categorizes DTx applications in CVD into three main areas with based on widely recognized DTx characteristics: extended reality (XR)-assisted therapeutics, digital pill systems (DPS), and evidence-based applications designed for smartphones or smartwatches. XR aids surgical planning and execution by creating anatomical digital twins and providing immersive environments to reduce patient anxiety. DPS leverages ingestible sensors to enhance medication adherence and monitor physiological data, while APPs focus on CVD prevention, cardiac rehabilitation, and symptom tracking. Integrating artificial intelligence into DTx enhances its potential, allowing personalized interventions and improved data analysis. Despite its promise, the field faces challenges such as high costs, technological accessibility, and the need for robust regulatory frameworks to ensure safety and efficacy. With continued technological innovation and improved access, DTx is expected to play a transformative role in cardiovascular healthcare, bridging gaps in prevention, treatment, and long-term management CHARACTERISTICS: extended reality (XR)-assisted therapeutics, digital pill systems (DPS), and evidence-based applications designed for smartphones or smartwatches. XR aids surgical planning and execution by creating anatomical digital twins and providing immersive environments to reduce patient anxiety. DPS leverages ingestible sensors to enhance medication adherence and monitor physiological data, while APPs focus on CVD prevention, cardiac rehabilitation, and symptom tracking. Integrating artificial intelligence into DTx enhances its potential, allowing personalized interventions and improved data analysis. Despite its promise, the field faces challenges such as high costs, technological accessibility, and the need for robust regulatory frameworks to ensure safety and efficacy. With continued technological innovation and improved access, DTx is expected to play a transformative role in cardiovascular healthcare, bridging gaps in prevention, treatment, and long-term management. DTx show promise in the prevention, intervention, and management of CVD. Despite existing challenges, technological advancements and regulatory improvements are expected to expand the role of DTx in cardiovascular healthcare.

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Cardiovascular DiseasesArtificial IntelligenceHumansMobile ApplicationsSmartphoneTelemedicineCardiovascular healthcareDigital pillsDigital therapeuticsExtended realitySmartphone applications

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