“Our community has a huge role to play in the effort the reduce health inequities and reverse the rising global trend of cardiovascular mortality. As physicians and health advocates, we can help build a world where everyone has access to the best possible care and treatment.”Continue Reading

in WHF RIO DE JANEIRO, 13 October 2022 – With a shift in attitude, investment and policy, millions of lives can be saved every year from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and soaring health costs avoided. Launched today by the World Heart Federation (WHF) at the World Congress of Cardiology, the World Heart Vision 2030: Driving Policy Change, delineates an achievable future...Continue Reading

Prof. Salim Yussuf Salim Yussuf has been honoured with the WHF Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by WHF President, Prof. Fausto Pinto, during the World Congress of Cardiology 2022. Salim Yusuf (1976, Clinical Medicine) is a Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics at McMaster University in Canada.  He currently holds the Marion W Burke...Continue Reading

Lisheng Liu has been honoured with the WHF Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by WHF President, Prof. Fausto Pinto, during the World Congress of Cardiology 2022. Prof. Liu as a pioneer cardiovascular researcher in China is one of the world leaders in hypertension field.Continue Reading

in Fausto Pinto, Facebook “O presidente da Word Heart Federation, Fausto Pinto, discursou na sequência pontuando o papel institucional da WHF em promover eventos que contribuam para a atualização de cardiologistas ao redor do mundo. Sua fala, ainda, trouxe dados globais impressionantes sobre as doenças cardiovasculares e seus desafios atuais a partir do envelhecimento da...Continue Reading

in SBC It is estimated that 5% of the world population over 75 years old are carriers of the disease. With longevity, the impact of aortic stenosis on Brazilians health has become of great importance. The Ministry of Health has announced the incorporation of a new technique for TAVI anytime soon. It will be destined...Continue Reading