We are excited to welcome Member of the European Parliament Romana Jerković to present the EU Safe Hearts Plan and join a discussion on the vital role of imaging and radiologists in reducing Europe’s cardiovascular disease burden.
Session PC 13a – Implementing the European Cardiovascular Health (ECVH) Plan
Friday, March 6 | 09:30–11:00 | Room G2 & online (free access)
Chairpersons: C. Catalano, Rome/IT | R. Salgado, Antwerp/BE
The EU Cardiovascular Health Plan:
A roadmap to reduce preventable and premature deaths
R. Jerković, Brussels/BE
Understanding the EU policy framework on a national and international level
P. Szymański, Warsaw/PL
Integration of radiology in the CVH plan:
Benefits and challenges
R. Salgado, Antwerp/BE
Potential of imaging in prevention and early detection
R. Vliegenthart, Groningen/NL
Panel discussion:
A multidisciplinary approach to tackling European Cardiovascular Health: how to proceed?
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