EUROPEAN PROGRAM

FOR PREVENTION 2025

National Programmes for Cardiovascular Diseases

Description

A national program offering curative services in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, including interventions and surgery.

Program launch date

2004-ongoing

Responsible entity

Ministry of Health, National Health Insurance House

Available results and quality metrics

Provides interventional cardiology and neurology, electrophysiology, and cardiac surgery services. Includes dedicated programs for acute coronary syndromes and stroke. Plans for at least 50% budget increase between 2025-2030, periodic updates to eligibility criteria and treatment protocols, and expansion of specialized units in underserved areas. The program contributed to reducing in-hospital mortality in the acute coronary syndromes and stroke.

Limitations / comments

Uneven distribution of services. The need to expand access to services in underserved areas and periodically update protocols.