An Integrative Review of the Cardiovascular Disease Spectrum: Integrating Multi-Omics and Artificial Intelligence for Precision Cardiology
Gabriela-Florentina Tapos, Ioan-Alexandru Cîmpeanu, Iasmina-Alexandra Predescu, Sergio Liga, Andra Tiberia Păcurar, Daliborca Vlad, Casiana Boru, Silvia Luca, Simina Crișan, Cristina Văcărescu, Constantin Luca
Abstract
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and increasingly are recognized as a continuum of interconnected conditions rather than isolated entities. METHODS: A structured narrative literature search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar for publications from 2015 to 2025 using combinations of different keywords: "cardiovascular disease spectrum", "multi-omics", "precision cardiology", "machine learning", and "artificial intelligence in cardiology". RESULTS: Evidence was synthesized across seven major clusters of cardiovascular conditions, and across these domains, common biological pathways were mapped onto heterogeneous clinical phenotypes, and we summarize how multi-omics integration, AI-enabled imaging and digital tools contribute to improved risk prediction and more informed clinical decision-making within this spectrum. CONCLUSIONS: Interpreting cardiovascular conditions as components of a shared disease spectrum clarifies cross-disease interactions and supports a shift from organ- and syndrome-based classifications toward mechanism- and data-driven precision cardiology. The convergence of multi-omics, and AI offers substantial opportunities for earlier detection, individualized prevention, and tailored therapy, but requires careful attention to data quality, equity, interpretability, and practical implementation in routine care.