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iCardio: The Brazilian Population-Based Real-World Data Platform for Cardiovascular Disease
Miriam Allein Zago Marcolino1,2, Ana Paula Beck da Silva Etges1,2, Luciana Rodrigues de Lara1,2
1National Institute of Science and Technology for Health Technology Assessment (IATS)-CNPq/Brazil (project: 465518/2014-1), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Digital Health
|September 2, 2025
Summary
The iCardio platform offers real-world data analytics for cardiovascular care in Brazil. This open-access tool enhances efficiency, quality, and equity in cardiovascular services through data-driven insights.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Health Informatics
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Technological advancements are crucial for improving healthcare efficiency and reducing waste.
- Managing complex care services requires robust data management systems.
- The cardiovascular field in Brazil faces challenges in data accessibility and analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the implementation of iCardio, an online open-access analytical solution for cardiovascular real-world data in Brazil.
- To provide a user-friendly platform for evaluating cardiovascular service efficiency, quality, and equity.
- To support data-driven health policies and research in Brazil's cardiovascular field.
Main Methods:
- Developed a web-based analytical platform (iCardio) using population real-world data.
- Utilized hospitalization and mortality data from the Brazilian Ministry of Health (2019-2020).
- Integrated data from 291,490 patients across 558 healthcare centers, covering cardiovascular operations and interventional procedures.
Main Results:
- The iCardio platform provides access to 17 key indicators for cardiovascular care evaluation.
- Features include 4 analytical views: patient profile, location-based analysis, procedure rates, and detailed exploration.
- Data can be stratified by patient characteristics, procedures, healthcare centers, and geography.
Conclusions:
- iCardio is a valuable online open-access resource for real-world cardiovascular data in Brazil.
- The platform can serve as a transformative tool for sustaining data-driven health policies.
- Facilitates research and informed decision-making to improve cardiovascular care nationwide.
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