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Cardiovascular research in India: a perspective.

Ajay S Vamadevan¹, Bimal R Shah, Robert M Califf

¹Department of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK.

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Clinical research in cardiovascular disease (CVD) is vital in India due to rising mortality. India has strengths like infrastructure and IT, but faces challenges in manpower and funding for high-quality CVD research.

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Disease Research
Clinical Trials in India
Public Health Infrastructure

Background:

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death in India, necessitating robust clinical research.
India possesses significant strengths for clinical research, including governance, medical education, regulatory frameworks, a strong pharmaceutical industry, and advanced IT infrastructure.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the current landscape of clinical research in cardiovascular disease (CVD) in India.
To identify key opportunities and challenges for advancing high-quality CVD research within the Indian context.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the contemporary scenario of clinical research infrastructure in India.
Identification of factors supporting and hindering clinical research in cardiovascular disease.

Main Results:

Favorable factors include governance, investment in medical education, regulatory mechanisms, and IT infrastructure.
Weaknesses include a shortage of trained manpower, insufficient public health spending, uneven infrastructure distribution, and a high burden of pretransitional diseases.

Conclusions:

India has opportunities to develop cost-effective, context-specific interventions for its large population.
Potential exists for high-quality research, supported by domestic and international interest in investing in clinical research education and infrastructure.