Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) continue to dominate as the leading global cause of death, responsible for approximately 17.9 million deaths annually, as reported by the World Health Organization (2021). Representing the highest disease burden worldwide, CVD incidence is rising rapidly across most low- and middle-income nations, even in regions where prior trends suggested a decline. The global cardiovascular crisis is further intensified by the widening gap between disease recognition and the timely implementation of effective, scalable solutions. Despite the development of advanced cardiovascular medical devices and therapies, many regions still struggle with equitab...
