Realizing the dream of saving lives through AI applications in healthcare and medical diagnosis.

Starting a business with empathy for cardiovascular patients.

James, 45, is a construction worker living in Southern California. He was diagnosed with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Chest pains left him constantly fearful and anxious about the thin line between life and death. Conventional medical care was exhausting for James due to his dependence on medication with numerous side effects. He turned to Salus Health – a technology platform providing comprehensive recovery solutions for cardiovascular patients. James's journey to improve his health began with at-home blood tests, identifying biomarkers related to stress and cardiovascular symptoms.

The Salus team of consultants developed a special healthcare plan for him, incorporating nutritional and exercise guidance. Thanks to their dedication and scientifically-based care plan, James's symptoms improved significantly within just a few weeks: his blood pressure stabilized, his chest pain decreased considerably, and his anxiety subsided. He confidently returned to his work supervising construction projects and enjoyed a happy life with his family. He believes this was thanks to Salus Health's holistic approach.

The Salus Health project is the result of the dedicated efforts of young entrepreneur Trung Tran. Born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City, he graduated with honors from international business programs at USC (Los Angeles, USA), HKUST (Hong Kong, China), and Bocconi University (Milan, Italy).

Salus Health was founded in June 2022. It is the result of an in-depth medical research collaboration between Trung Tran and Dr. Karim El Shrief, a renowned cardiologist at Tri-City Medical Center. Together, they closely supported and analyzed the experiences of hundreds of cardiovascular patients, quickly uncovering a major shortcoming in traditional cardiovascular rehabilitation methods.

This close collaboration has revealed important systemic problems: Cardiovascular patients often face limited access to essential support services other than medication, leading to self-isolation, anxiety, and complete dependence on medication.

In the United States, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death. Nearly 700,000 people are affected each year by this disease, costing the healthcare system over $229 billion. One in three cardiovascular patients faces clinical anxiety or depression. Of these, less than 10% receive psychological support during recovery, and less than 25% have access to comprehensive support. Meanwhile, research indicates that comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programs can reduce readmissions by 25-30%.

Salus Health was founded with the goal of providing comprehensive, accessible, and proactive solutions that can serve a large number of patients simultaneously, revolutionizing cardiovascular care from Silicon Beach to the entire nation.

A meaningful workday for Trung Tran and his colleagues is seeing patients consistently show positive progress and quickly reintegrate into healthy life. (Photo: PROVIDED BY THE SUBJECT)

A total revolution in cardiovascular care.

Salus Health offers a unique integrated care model by combining a multidisciplinary team of experts including functional medicine coaches, therapists, nutritionists, exercise specialists, and respiratory coaches, providing comprehensive support for every aspect of the recovery process. In-depth at-home blood testing identifies key biomarkers related to cardiovascular health, metabolism, endocrine function, inflammation, and nutrition – the foundation for personalized care plans. Advanced technology, particularly through wearable devices (Fitbit, Apple Watch, Oura Ring, etc.), continuously monitors patient health data (sleep, heart rate, stress levels, physical activity). AI-powered tools enhance operations, improve patient interaction, automate monitoring steps, and optimize processes – making personalized care feasible, effective, and scalable.

After nearly two years of research and system development, since its launch, Salus Health has attracted over 10,000 interested patients, directly improving the daily lives of more than 300 patients, helping them overcome difficulties, return to normal life, reduce dependence on medication, and improve their quality of life.

Over 80% of clients reported a reduction in stress and anxiety within the first two weeks of comprehensive treatment. 90% chose to continue regular treatment. Clients reported significant improvements in key biomarkers such as cholesterol, inflammatory markers like hsCRP, and stress hormones like cortisol after the first 60 days.

More importantly, patients have returned to their favorite activities, reconnected with their communities, regained professional confidence, and significantly reduced their reliance on medication… this confirms the power of holistic support in the recovery of cardiovascular patients. Inspiring stories like James' and the results on Salus patients underscore the power of digital transformation in healthcare. Technology has provided opportunities for holistic rehabilitation for hundreds of patients across the United States.

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Connecting Vietnam and Silicon Beach

The application of technology in the healthcare sector is becoming a global trend, especially as the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we perceive, prevent, and improve health. However, healthcare is also a field that demands meticulousness, professionalism, and patience, and young entrepreneurs who lack passion will find it difficult to persevere.

Trung Tran's journey from Vietnam to Silicon Beach is a vivid example of the creativity of young Vietnamese people on the international stage. Sharing his plans, Trung Tran said that he still looks towards his homeland and roots, wishing to actively participate in the startup community in Vietnam, to share the lessons learned from the highly competitive healthcare market in the US.

In the future, he hopes to bring this holistic healthcare model to Vietnam and other Asian countries. “My success is linked to the fundamental cultural values nurtured in Vietnam: resilience, adaptability, and dedication. I will return to my homeland one day soon, continuing my journey of innovation and applying technology in the healthcare field, a field I have always loved and been passionate about.”

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