The project “Influence of the liver on the development of a heart attack – the close interaction between the liver and the heart” investigates the relationships between liver function and cardiovascular diseases, particularly heart attacks.

The liver is the central metabolic organ and regulates lipid metabolism, coagulation factors, and other important biochemical parameters associated with the risk of heart attacks. Studies suggest that liver function parameters may serve as early indicators of cardiovascular disease. The goal of the project is to develop an AI-powered heart attack risk prediction model based on non-invasive routine blood parameters. This is intended to enable earlier and more precise identification of high-risk patients.

This project combines state-of-the-art bioinformatics and machine learning techniques with medical research to enable more precise diagnosis and risk prediction of heart attacks. Through close collaboration between cardiology, hepatology and bioinformatics, a new approach to personalized medicine can be developed.

Publication: doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000002807  

Contact: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dominik Heider