Key issues for global cardiovascular medicine

摘要

The European Society of Cardiology Congress brings together thousands of specialists and other stakeholders in cardiovascular medicine to exchange knowledge about one of the world's leading causes of death and disability-cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis, no longer just the scourge of countries traditionally regarded as economically privileged, has emerged as a health threat in rapidly developing countries worldwide. The growing awareness of cardiovascular disease as a huge global problem is shown by the participation of countries from all over the world at the congress. The society is to be commended for making educational resources available to so many, and for providing a forum for knowledge sharing and cultural exchange among people who, although coming from diverse backgrounds, share a common purpose in combating heart disease.