Heart disease is the leading killer in America, causing 1 in every 5 deaths. In recent years, the country has been largely losing the battle against it. It's especially tragic given that an estimated 80 percent of cardiovascular disease can be prevented. The economic costs are severe as well, reaching an estimated $422 billion a year.While this problem affects every community, it's worse in areas further from cities.
'It's incumbent on doctors and scientists to work with developers and build tools that can extend top notch care to far more places. I'm already seeing this in action. I'm part of a group at AliveCor that has pioneered a new handheld system using AI to transform ECGs , which test how well the heart is functioning. We've just received FDA clearance for a first of its kind technology that encapsulates the kind of shift the nation needs to see more of.