Core Insights - The National Health Commission has approved the "Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome Characteristics and Intelligent Identification Technology for Ischemic Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases" project, led by Liu Yue from Xiyuan Hospital, with a total funding of 18 million yuan [1][2] - The project aims to address the dual bottlenecks in precise diagnosis and treatment of ischemic cardiovascular diseases by integrating multimodal data and advanced technologies to analyze TCM syndrome characteristics [2] Group 1: Project Overview - The project is part of the "Four Major Chronic Diseases" national science and technology major special project, focusing on significant chronic disease prevention and treatment challenges, including cancer and cardiovascular diseases [1] - The initiative aims to develop new technologies, products, and strategies for disease prevention and treatment, contributing to the formation of a "Chinese solution" for chronic disease management [1] Group 2: Significance of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Ischemic cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease and cerebral infarction, pose a significant global health threat, and TCM has unique advantages in prevention and treatment [2] - The project seeks to clarify the dynamic evolution of TCM syndrome characteristics and establish objective, quantitative standards for TCM diagnosis, thereby enhancing precision in treatment [2] Group 3: Collaborative Efforts - The establishment of national medical centers and regional medical centers is part of a broader strategy to reform healthcare services and optimize the allocation of quality medical resources [2] - A strategic cooperation agreement was signed between the Suzhou government and the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences to jointly build these centers, with a focus on cardiovascular health [2][3] - The cardiovascular center has significantly improved its diagnostic capabilities, research levels, and academic influence over the past two years, laying a solid data foundation for future research on cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment [3]