In the context that cardiovascular disease and stroke are becoming one of the leading causes of death in Vietnam and many countries around the world, the application of technology to remotely monitor health and detect risks early is considered an inevitable trend. From that practical requirement, on December 4, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Center for Information, Statistics and Application of Science and Technology Advances of Ho Chi Minh City (CISAST) in collaboration with AIoT-Semiconductor Technology Research and Development Company Limited organized the workshop “HEAiRT – Smart cardiovascular health monitoring solution”. The workshop was organized in a combination of in-person and online formats, attracting the participation of representatives of departments, branches, universities and businesses in the health sector across the country.

Practical problems need technological solutions

In the context of modern medicine constantly developing, cardiovascular disease is still a “silent challenge”. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2022, cardiovascular disease will cause 19.8 million deaths, accounting for about 32% of total global deaths. In Vietnam, about 200,000 people die from cardiovascular disease each year. Worryingly, this disease is not only increasing rapidly in number but also has a clear trend of rejuvenation. Under the impact of a stressful lifestyle, lack of exercise and unhealthy diet, the number of cardiovascular disease cases increases by about 20% each year, in which many cases under 40 years old have appeared dangerous complications.

One of the reasons why cardiovascular mortality remains high is that the disease often progresses silently, is difficult to detect early, while the health system is overloaded, waiting times are long and treatment costs are high. These limitations show the urgent need for remote, continuous cardiovascular monitoring solutions with early warning capabilities, helping people proactively prevent and minimize the risk of complications.

Based on that practical requirement, the HEAiRT project implemented by AIoT-Semiconductor Technology Research and Development Company Limited in collaboration with research units opens up many expectations in the field of cardiovascular health care.

Speaking at the workshop, Dr. Nguyen Van Thai – Founder & CEO of AIoT-Semiconductor Technology Research and Development Co., Ltd. said that technology is opening up great opportunities to change the approach to cardiovascular health care. “The biggest problem with cardiovascular disease today is not the lack of treatment methods, but late detection. Most patients only go to the hospital when dangerous complications have occurred. If we can monitor heart rate and electrocardiogram continuously 24/7, detect abnormal signals early, the ability to intervene promptly and save patients will be much higher,” Dr. Thai emphasized.

ScreenshotNguyen Van Thai – Founder & CEO of AIoT-Semiconductor Technology Research and Development Company Limited presented at the conference

According to Dr. Thai, the combination of AI, wearable devices, and biomedical data platforms is the “key” to making remote cardiovascular monitoring a daily activity, no longer completely dependent on hospitals. He also believes that Vietnam has the technical capacity to master these technology platforms, if there is a close connection between businesses and management agencies.

HEAiRT – Real-time smart cardiovascular monitoring ecosystem

The HEAiRT project aims to bring to market a product and service ecosystem that measures heart rate and electrocardiogram signals in real time. HEAiRT sends data via Bluetooth Low Energy technology to smartphones, displays electrocardiogram graphs, and integrates AI data analysis to predict early risks when detecting abnormal heart signs.

According to the research team, HEAiRT is a compact device worn on the chest, capable of measuring heart rate and electrocardiogram (ECG) signals with high accuracy, allowing continuous monitoring 24/7 even when the user is living, working or exercising. The collected cardiovascular data will be transmitted via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to a smartphone, where the HEAiRT application displays real-time ECG graphs and stores historical data for long-term monitoring.

Continuous cardiovascular monitoring solution, early warning of stroke and death risk

The highlight of HEAiRT lies in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in data analysis. The AI ​​algorithm has the ability to learn on an individual basis, early detection of abnormal signs related to arrhythmia, myocardial infarction or stroke, thereby automatically sending emergency warnings to patients, relatives and doctors. All data is also synchronized to AIoT Cloud, helping doctors monitor remotely and intervene promptly when necessary.

In addition to wearable devices, the HEAiRT ecosystem also integrates an AIoT platform for smart cardiovascular disease management and monitoring. Through wearable devices such as smart watches, specialized sensors and data analysis software, doctors and families can monitor important indicators such as heart rate, blood pressure, ECG, SpO₂. The system supports early warning, remote medical consultation and care, helping patients save time and treatment costs, while improving the effectiveness of monitoring and preventing cardiovascular risks.

According to the research team’s analysis, HEAiRT possesses many competitive advantages compared to current popular cardiovascular monitoring devices: Continuous, uninterrupted ECG monitoring, AI application to predict early risks, long-term data storage and analysis, price suitable for the Vietnamese market, ability to integrate with the hospital system, etc. The combination of research and practical implementation helps HEAiRT not only stop at the experimental model, but also towards commercialization and widespread application.

Overview of the workshop

Based on in-depth discussions at the workshop, many delegates raised questions related to the accuracy of electrocardiogram (ECG) signals, the ability to continuously monitor over a long period of time, the stability of the data transmission system, as well as the issue of security of user health information. In addition, the roadmap for pilot implementation at medical facilities, the ability to integrate with the hospital system and the feasibility of commercializing the product also received special attention. The representative of the research team directly answered each content, and at the same time said that the company wishes to cooperate and transfer technology to hospitals, medical facilities and individuals in need.

The workshop ended with delegates’ positive assessment of the applicability and development potential of HEAiRT. Continuous cardiovascular monitoring, early warning by AI and remote connection between patients, families and doctors can help in early detection, timely intervention, minimizing complications and prolonging life.

Through the workshop, CISAST aims to promote the digital healthcare ecosystem, by connecting digital technology solutions with the practical needs of the healthcare industry, contributing to gradually realizing the goal of digital transformation in the healthcare sector.

Source: Center for Science and Technology Information and Statistics