Tagged with Cardiology,

UAE Dr Omar Hallak talks about the journey towards establishing a cardiovascular center of excellence at King’s College Hospital in the UAE and discusses advancements made in the field of cardiology in the country, particularly in terms of access to care, research, and technology.   With the advancements in technology and…

Turkey The president of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, Mustafa Kemal Erol, discusses the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, which accounts for over a third of deaths in Turkey, the improvements made after the 2008 smoking ban, and their work with the healthcare industry and academia to raise awareness and bring the…

France Speaking exclusively to PharmaBoardroom at the International Women’s Day 2020 event at the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce in Paris, esteemed cardiologist Professor Claire Mounier-Vehier outlines why cardiovascular disease is not simply a masculine issue, the cardio problems particularly affecting women, and why better communication and prevention is vital to countering…

Hungary Dr. Péter Ofner, Former Director of the Gottsegen Hungarian Insititute of Cardiology, shares his insights on the cardiological capabilities of the institute, the epidemiological profile of the country, the collaborations with industry players, and outlooks for the future of this field as well as the country.   Hungary is a…

Sweden Stefan James, president of the Swedish Society of Cardiology and director of research at the Uppsala Clinical Research Centre, outlines the goldmine of healthcare data that is Sweden’s quality registries and how he has been using them to conduct randomized control trials. These trials are now in high demand in…

Egypt Dr Magdy Abdelhamid, president of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology, explains the main trends in cardiology in Egypt and the society’s prevention projects. He also gives insights into the latest technological programs being implemented in the country to ensure patient safety.   Smoking is a disaster in the country since…

Spain Dr Carlos Macaya received worldwide recognition as a cardiovascular surgeon after he operated on the tender heart of Mother Teresa. Now, as the President of the Spanish Heart Foundation, he wages the war on heart disease in Spain. Spanish women die five per cent more than men from cardiovascular diseases.…

Spain Dr. Carlos Macaya, one of the world’s most renowned cardiologists and president of the Spanish Heart Foundation (FEC), outlines the landscape for cardiovascular disease in Spain. Could you please start by introducing yourself? We understand that you are renowned for having operated on Mother Teresa. “I have participated in over…

Turkey Mustafa Kemal Erol , president of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, introduces one of the oldest and largest societies in the country divulges their best collaborations with the Ministry of Health in the country, in addition to offering a deep analysis of his assessment of the cardiology landscape, and why…

Poland Despite the global R&D excitement around oncology, cardiovascular death still remains the world’s largest killer, and according to OECD data, accounts for roughly a third of all mortalities. This trend is no different in Poland. Nevertheless, the country is taking on the challenge head on, and is considered a leader…

Poland Piotr Ponikowski, president of the Polish Cardiac Society, discusses the positive steps Poland is taking to construct an effective program against cardiovascular disease as well as the importance of a structured national prevention strategy. Furthermore, he highlights the importance of the Society acting as a partner with the entire value…

Austria Dr. Andrea Podczeck-Schweighhofer, president of the Austrian Society of Cardiology, the representative voice of the Austrian cardiology ecosystem, provides an overview into the challenges associated with research in Austria and how innovation and drug diversity is being stifled under the current reimbursement system. She also gives insights into Austria´s interaction…