AHA 2025: Late-Breaking Data Reinforce the Prognostic Power of AI-Driven Heartflow Plaque Analysis as the Most Clinically Validated Framework for Coronary Risk Stratification

Core Insights - The FISH&CHIPS study confirms total plaque volume (TPV) as a significant independent predictor of long-term cardiovascular events, enhancing the understanding of coronary artery disease (CAD) management through AI technology [1][2][7] Company Overview - Heartflow, Inc. is a leader in AI technology for CAD, with its Heartflow Plaque Analysis and Plaque Staging framework being the most clinically validated for actionable CAD care [1][4] - The company has been adopted by over 1,400 institutions globally and has supported nearly 500,000 patients, backed by ACC/AHA guidelines and over 600 peer-reviewed publications [4][9] Study Findings - The retrospective analysis involved nearly 8,000 symptomatic patients, marking the largest validation of the Heartflow Plaque Staging framework based on TPV measurement [2] - Key findings indicate that patients in the highest TPV stage have over a 5x greater risk of major cardiovascular events compared to those in the lowest stage, with a hazard ratio of 5.10 [7] - The study suggests that accurate plaque measurement can help cardiologists personalize treatment, potentially preventing future heart attacks or deaths [2][3] Clinical Impact - Changes in medical management guided by Heartflow Plaque Staging resulted in an average reduction of LDL cholesterol by 18.7 mg/dL at 90 days, indicating a 15% decrease in the risk of cardiac events [2] - Heartflow's AI-driven solutions have been validated through over 100 studies involving more than 365,000 patients, demonstrating high accuracy and reproducibility in clinical practice [8]