Opinion: A Critical Moment for Preventive Cardiology and Precision Medicine

Cardiologist Vishal Khetpal argues that our understanding of heart attack and stroke risk factors has advanced faster than our ability to prevent these conditions. Despite significant progress in identifying genetic and epidemiological markers, healthcare providers face a gap between what we know and what we can effectively do to protect patients. This perspective raises important questions about the future direction of preventive cardiology and whether precision medicine can deliver on its promises. The article challenges the medical community to develop more practical interventions that translate genetic knowledge into meaningful patient outcomes and risk reduction strategies.