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Trustworthy AI for Personalized Heart Failure Risk Prediction and Patient Management

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Imagine a smart assistant for heart doctors that doesn't just guess, but explains exactly why a patient is at risk. It looks at a person's unique health history to predict if they might end up in the hospital or need a change in medicine. Because it follows strict rules for fairness and honesty, doctors and patients can actually trust the suggestions it makes.

By the numbers
16
consortium partners
8
clinical centres for validation
122
collected requirements (patient, clinical, ELSI, regulatory)
The business problem

What needed solving

AI in cardiology is often rejected by doctors and patients because it lacks transparency and trust. This prevents the shift toward personalized care that could reduce heart failure mortality.

The solution

What was built

A common data model for cardiovascular data and a set of 122 clinical and regulatory requirements for trustworthy AI.

Audience

Who needs this

Cardiology clinic managersHealth-tech AI startupsPharmaceutical personalized medicine leadsMedical device regulatory consultants
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Digital Health
SME
Target: Medical Software Developer

If you are a medical software developer dealing with low clinician adoption of AI tools — this project developed a standardized methodological system for ethical AI that increases trust and acceptance among cardiologists.

Pharmaceuticals
enterprise
Target: Drug Development Firm

If you are a drug development firm dealing with the need for personalized medicine — this project developed AI solutions that dissect precise patient characteristics to tailor medication and interventions to specific risk profiles.

Healthcare Providers
mid-size
Target: Private Cardiology Clinic

If you are a private cardiology clinic dealing with unpredictable patient trajectories and hospitalizations — this project developed a risk assessment tool validated in 8 clinical centres to predict early cardiac events.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for this AI solution?

Based on available project data, no pricing or cost information is provided as this is a Horizon-RIA research project.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

The project tests transferability across 8 clinical centres in various income levels, suggesting a design intended for broad scale and diverse environments.

How is the IP and licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, though it involves a consortium of 16 partners including 3 SMEs.

Does the tool comply with AI regulations?

Yes, the project specifically focuses on AI regulation and uses the FUTURE-AI guidelines to ensure the AI is ethical and deployable in healthcare.

What is the implementation timeline?

The project runs from 2023-06-01 to 2027-05-31, indicating it is currently in the development and validation phase.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is diverse, consisting of 16 partners across 12 countries. It maintains a balanced mix of 6 research organizations, 5 universities, and 3 industry partners (all of which are SMEs), resulting in an industry ratio of 19%. This structure suggests a strong academic foundation with a targeted path toward SME-led commercialization.

How to reach the team

Contact Stichting Netherlands Heart Institute

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for the AI4HF data model.

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