Computing in Cardiology

Computing in Cardiology is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement and application of computational methods in the fields of cardiology and cardiovascular physiology. Incorporated in the state of Missouri, it is governed by a Board of Directors elected by its membership.

History

The organization's origins date back to 1974, when it was established as "Computers in Cardiology." It evolved to its current name, "Computing in Cardiology," in 2010. This transition reflects the shift from focusing on computing machinery to emphasizing computational methods and their applications in cardiology.

Activities

• Annual Conference: Computing in Cardiology organizes an annual conference that brings together scientists and professionals from medicine, physics, engineering, and computer science. The conference typically includes symposia, plenary sessions, parallel sessions, and poster presentations, showcasing over 250 contributions[1].
• PhysioNet/CinC Challenge: In collaboration with PhysioNet, Computing in Cardiology hosts a yearly challenge aimed at solving clinically relevant problems in cardiology. Participants compete by submitting entries that are scored against a common dataset, with winners announced during the annual conference[2][3].

Membership and Governance

Membership is acquired by attending the scientific meetings twice within a four-year period. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors elected by its members[1].

Publications

Papers presented at the conference are published annually under a Creative Commons license by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)[3]. These proceedings are available online and in print, further disseminating the research and findings from the conference[1].

Computing in Cardiology plays a crucial role in fostering international collaboration among researchers from diverse backgrounds, bridging gaps between theory and practice in the cardiovascular field[2][4].