Family matters: health policies to tackle cardiomyopathies across Europe
2024

Health Policies for Cardiomyopathies in Europe

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Author Information

Author(s): Olivotto Iacopo, Bueser Teofila, Costafreda Ester, Fajardo Tomás, Garcia-Pavia Pablo, Janssens Stefan, Katus Hugo, Mörner Stellan, Pinciroli Matteo, Taylor Sean, Esteban Maria T Tome, Tiramani Patricia, Trochu Jean-Noël, Veltrop Rogier, Baker Lee

Primary Institution: Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence and Meyer University Children Hospital

Hypothesis

How can health policies be improved to better address cardiomyopathies across Europe?

Conclusion

The study emphasizes the need for improved health policies to ensure access to guideline-led care for patients with cardiomyopathies in Europe.

Supporting Evidence

  • Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Europe.
  • Cardiomyopathies are often inherited and can lead to severe health issues.
  • New clinical guidelines provide an opportunity to improve care standards.

Takeaway

This study is about making sure that people with heart diseases called cardiomyopathies get the best care possible, no matter where they live in Europe.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/eurheartj/ehae419

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