Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia Markedly Increase Cardiovascular Risk. HKU’s P-CARDIAC AI Model Enables Personalised Risk Stratification and Resource Optimised Care.
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 October 2025 - The metabolic "Three Highs" – hyperglycemia, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia – demonstrate a strong collective impact on cardiovascular diseases. An interim report from the HEARTWISE study, led by the School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), reveals that patients presenting with this metabolic triad face up to 70% risk of recurrent major adverse cardiovascular events within ten years.