DUBLIN, OHIO — March 17, 2026 — The Cardio AI Institute, a nonprofit global leader in artificial intelligence and cardiovascular medicine, today announced a significant expansion of its public fundraising campaign, "Donate to Save Lives," to include two transformative new mission pillars: a dedicated Women's Cardiovascular Health Platform and a bold commitment to the Democratization of Cardiac Care for Underserved Communities. All campaign donations are processed through Zeffy, ensuring 100% of every gift reaches its intended mission.

Cardiovascular disease remains the world's #1 cause of death — claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives annually. Yet two populations carry a disproportionate and largely invisible burden: women, who face a 50% misdiagnosis rate for heart attacks and represent the leading cause of maternal mortality from cardiac complications; and underserved communities worldwide, who lack access to the diagnostic tools and trained specialists that could save their lives.

The Six Pillars of the Donate to Save Lives Campaign

Donor contributions support six interconnected pillars of impact:

World-class training programs equipping 500+ targeted healthcare leaders globally with cutting-edge AI knowledge in cardiovascular medicine, including the Institute's flagship Cardio AI Leadership Program (CAILP).

Pioneering AI research advancing cardiac imaging, predictive analytics, risk stratification, wearables, and IoMT technologies — targeting 50+ peer-reviewed publications and 10+ deployed AI solutions.

Development and deployment of AI-powered cardiovascular solutions including digital twin models, predictive risk engines, and real-time wearable monitoring — driving clinical efficiency and improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Building a network of 30+ global institutional partners — including medical schools, health ministries, academic hospitals, and research centers — to ensure AI-driven cardiac care reaches every region of the world.

Despite being the #1 killer of women — more deadly than all cancers combined — cardiovascular disease in women remains dramatically underdiagnosed and undertreated. The Cardio AI Institute has launched a dedicated Women's Cardiovascular Health Platform to address this $500 billion market opportunity through gender-specific AI.

• Gender-specific AI algorithms trained on 500,000+ female patient records to detect atypical symptoms including fatigue, nausea, and jaw pain
• Obstetrics cardiology integration — real-time monitoring through all trimesters and 6–12 weeks postpartum, integrated with Epic, Cerner, and Allscripts EHR systems
• Early detection of peripartum cardiomyopathy, preeclampsia, gestational arrhythmias, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and aortic dissection risk
• Clinical outcomes: 40–60% reduction in pregnancy-related cardiovascular emergencies, 70% reduction in postpartum readmissions, and >90% accuracy in complication detection
• 2030 Vision: 500,000+ pregnancies monitored annually, 10,000+ complications prevented, 40% reduction in maternal CVD mortality, $2B+ in healthcare system savings

Access to quality cardiovascular care should not be determined by zip code, income, or nationality. The Cardio AI Institute's Democratization of Care pillar is dedicated to making AI-powered cardiac diagnostics and education accessible to underserved and under-resourced communities across the United States and around the world.

• Deployment of AI cardiac screening tools in community health centers, FQHCs, and rural clinics where specialist access is limited
• Medicaid-aligned programs working with health plans covering 40% of U.S. births to expand maternal cardiovascular monitoring in underserved populations
• Free AI cardiovascular education for healthcare workers in low- and middle-income countries through CAILP's global accessibility track
• Partnerships with ministries of health and academic centers to deliver hybrid education combining in-person workshops and digital learning at scale
• Bias reduction in AI algorithms ensuring tools are trained on diverse, representative datasets to serve all populations equitably

Giving Tiers & Impact

All donations are processed through Zeffy — a zero-fee fundraising platform. Campaign page: zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-save-lives-139

Tier	Amount	Mission Impact
Friend	$25	Supports AI education resources and community health outreach
Supporter	$50	Funds AI research tools and women's health diagnostics programs
Champion	$100	Sponsors a healthcare leader's AI training — including in underserved regions
Visionary	$250	Accelerates Women's CVD platform deployment and democratization initiatives
Custom Gift	Any amount	Directed to the pillar of your choice — 100% mission impact guaranteed

How to Donate

1. Visit the campaign page: zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-save-lives-139
2. Choose your giving tier or enter a custom amount
3. Select one-time or monthly giving frequency
4. Complete your secure donation — 100% reaches the mission, zero platform fees

About Cardio AI Institute

The Cardio AI Institute is a nonprofit public education organization at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cardiovascular medicine. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio with operations in San Francisco, CA, the Institute delivers world-class education through CAILP, conducts pioneering research, deploys innovative AI technologies, and champions equitable cardiac care for all — including dedicated programs for women's cardiovascular health and underserved communities worldwide. With 30+ global partners, the Institute is shaping the future of cardiac care across more than 30 countries.