# AI development for cardiovascular disease prediction > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ai-development-for-cardiovascular-disease-prediction > Updated: 2026-08-20T03:11:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Researchers in the United Kingdom have developed artificial intelligence tools to improve cardiovascular care through predictive modeling. Initial developments at the University of Oxford focused on predicting the occurrence of heart attacks up to ten years in advance. By analyzing CT scans for subtle patterns in fatty tissue and arterial narrowings, the system aims to identify high-risk patients who might otherwise be misdiagnosed. In clinical trials, cardiologists adjusted treatment plans for up to 45 percent of cases based on these assessments. Subsequent research from the University of Surrey expanded the application of AI to post-event care. This tool analyzes longitudinal health records to predict recovery trajectories for patients following an acute myocardial infarction. The AI identifies distinct five-year patterns, such as the development of cardiometabolic conditions or smoking-related declines in organ systems, allowing clinicians to provide personalized, risk-aligned follow-up care. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: University of Surrey researchers develop AI to predict heart attack recovery University of Surrey researchers developed an AI tool that predicts three distinct five-year recovery paths for heart attack survivors to enable personalized medical follow-up. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-surrey-researchers-develop-ai-to-predict-heart-attack-recovery ### 2026-08-09: University of Oxford AI predicts heart attacks up to 10 years in advance University of Oxford researchers have developed an AI system that can predict heart attacks up to a decade in advance by analyzing CT scans, potentially reducing cardiac events by over 20 percent. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-oxford-ai-predicts-heart-attacks-up-to-10-years-in-advance --- Cite as: AI development for cardiovascular disease prediction. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ai-development-for-cardiovascular-disease-prediction