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ReviewFrontiers in public health2025

A narrative review of precision and ethical considerations in cardiovascular health: CRISPR-Cas9, telemedicine, and lifestyle interventions.

Zhoumin Lu, Syeda Taqveem Hassan Bukhari, Muhammad Azeem, Nusrat Tariq, Muhammad Abu Bakr Shabbir

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Review in Frontiers in public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors.

Zhoumin LuDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Dazhou Dachuan District People's Hospital China (Dazhou Third People's Hospital), Dazhou, China.
Syeda Taqveem Hassan BukhariInstitute of Microbiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Muhammad AzeemDepartment of Allied Health Sciences, The Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan.
Nusrat TariqM. Islam Medical and Dental College, Gujranwala, Pakistan.
Muhammad Abu Bakr ShabbirInstitute of Microbiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, influenced by lifestyle, socioeconomic status, and genetic factors. Emerging innovations, including wearable health technologies, telemedicine, and CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, provide new possibilities for rapid prevention and personalized management. Methods: This narrative review collected evidence from Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar, using keywords such as cardiovascular (CV) prevention, lifestyle determinants, digital health, telemedicine, CRISPR-Cas9, and public health ethics. Eligible peer-reviewed studies, clinical guidelines, and policy documents were included to assess behavioral, technological, and genomic strategies for CVD care. Results: Modifications in lifestyle, such as quitting smoking, regular physical activity, following a heart-healthy diet plan, and getting adequate sleep, can significantly reduce the risk of CVD. Additionally, telemedicine and wearable devices facilitate early detection, better self-management, and treatment adherence, especially in underserved communities. CRISPR-Cas9 holds a significant potential for correcting genetic variants related to lipid disorders and inherited cardiomyopathies, but its clinical translation remains in early stages. However, existing evidence is limited by heterogeneity in study design, brief follow-up, particularly for digital health and CRISPR applications. Additional challenges, such as health inequities, digital access, data privacy, and ethical oversight, further influence their real-world implementation. Conclusion: Effective integration of behavioral, digital and genomic innovations requires policy frameworks that ensure equity, ethical governance, and long-term sustainability. Combining precision medicine with efforts to address social determinants of health will be crucial in reducing the global burden of CVD and shaping the future of CV care.

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Cardiovascular DiseasesCRISPR-Cas SystemsLife StylePrecision MedicineTelemedicineDigital HealthGene EditingHumansbehavioral changeCRISPR-Cas9CVDsprecision medicinepublic healthrisk factor

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PMCPMC12868297

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