Daiichi Sankyo is deeply committed to patient care by fostering a culture of continuous performance enhancement, strategically aligning its initiatives with patient-centric objectives, and promoting ongoing development through meaningful conversations, coaching, and feedback across the organization. To drive innovation, Daiichi Sankyo established DSPACE, the Digital Innovation Hub of Daiichi Sankyo Europe. DSPACE supports the European organization and its local affiliates in unlocking the full potential of digital health services.
Our mission extends beyond the therapeutic benefits of medicines — we strive to create additional value by thoroughly understanding the needs of patients and healthcare professionals alike. By providing innovative digital add-on services, we aim to enhance detection, diagnosis, and treatment, embodying our commitment to care for every heartbeat.
Discover insights from 20 leading European cardiologists on how AI is reshaping cardiovascular care and what it can do for your practice
- How AI supports clinicians in detecting cardiac conditions beyond traditional methods
- The evolving regulatory framework, including the EU AI Act, and its impact on clinical practice
- Challenges and strategies for integrating AI tools responsibly and effectively
- Insights from a Think Tank of 20 European cardiologists on real-world implementation
- The importance of clinical validation and evidence-based adoption of AI technologies
After an introduction to the technologies that constitute the realm of artificial intelligence, Heartbeats & Algorithms takes a close look at the key opportunities for AI in the field of cardiology: alleviating the administrative burden to shift time from paperwork to patients, enhancements in diagnostics and personalized treatments and broadening health literacy amongst patient as well as health care professionals.
The whitepaper also explores key challenges such as legislative efforts and regulatory considerations, as well as ethical questions such as ensuring inclusivity in AI systems. Heartbeats & Algorithms is a white paper developed by DSPACE, Daiichi Sankyo’s European digital innovation hub.
AI in Cardiology
Foundations and Evolution
Dr. Eelko Ronner
AI Fundamentals for Cardiologists
Dr. Henri Gruwez
AI-Augmented Diagnostics & Decision Support
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Reinstadler
AI in Clinical Pathways & Workflow Optimization
Prof. Dr. Taylan Akgün
AI for Patient Engagement & Personalized Medicine
Dr. Fernando Montenegro Sá
Ethical, Regulatory & Practical Challenges of AI in Cardiology
Prof. Ruben Casado Arroyo
The Future of AI in Cardiology – Trends & Strategies
Dr. Jasper Boeddinghaus
WEBINAR
Heartbeats & Algorithms
Advancing HCP Education in AI and Cardiology
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Meet the Faculty Members
Dr. Henri Gruwez
Belgium
Cardiology Fellow, Leuven University Hospitals & Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg; PhD candidate at KU Leuven & Hasselt University. Expert in AI-driven atrial fibrillation care—especially PPG and deep learning.
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Reinstadler
Austria
Deputy Director of Cardiology, Medical University of Innsbruck. Specialist in cardiac MRI and digital health initiatives, including AI-powered AF screening programs.
PD Dr. Jasper Boeddinghaus
Switzerland
Consultant Cardiologist at University Hospital Basel & CRIB. Leads AI-supported acute MI diagnostic pathways and digital innovations in accelerated ACS management.
Dr. Eelko Ronner
Netherlands
Clinical Cardiologist (Reinier de Graaf Hospital) & founder of Corbotics (ultrasound robotics). Collaborates with TU Eindhoven on AI-powered diagnostics and robotic echo; ESC speaker on cuffless BP & practical AI.
Prof. Dr. Taylan Akgün
Turkey
Professor of Cardiology, Yeditepe University Hospital; Chair of Turkish Society’s AF Working Group. National leader in electrophysiology and digital innovation, integrating AI and remote monitoring.
Dr. Fernando Montenegro Sá
Portugal
Head of Arrhythmia Unit, Hospital Pedro Hispano; EHRA-certified. Sub-specialized in medical informatics, focused on AI arrhythmia detection, wearable monitoring, and m‑Health transformations.
Prof. Dr. Rubén Casado Arroyo
Belgium
Head of Arrhythmia Unit, Hospital Pedro Hispano; EHRA-certified. Sub-specialized in medical informatics, focused on AI arrhythmia detection, wearable monitoring, and m‑Health transformations.
Prof. Dr. Ricardo Ladeiras Lopes
Portugal
Academic Cardiologist, University of Porto & UpHill Health; Co‑Founder Medical Portfolio. Expert in digital automation for heart failure and cardiovascular imaging; active in ESC digital health leadership.
Interactive e-learning course
You've seen the headlines about AI in cardiology. But reading about it and confidently using it in practice are two different things.
This interactive e-learning course bridges that gap.
“We are still working for the machines, instead of the AI working of us”
– Leading cardiologist
“We as clinicians are increasingly overwhelmed by the demands of data management, spending significant time encoding and analysing data, leaving minimal time for patient interaction. […] We are still working for the machines, instead of the AI working for us.”
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