Recently published report by the London School of Economics (LSE), commissioned by the EFPIA Cardiovascular Health Platform, demonstrates that if even just 70% of people living with cardiovascular disease could have their risk factors better managed (such as blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose and smoking), 1.2 million deaths in the EU could be averted over the next ten years. 

This virtual event highlighted the importance of having national cardiovascular plans that include secondary prevention measures. It featured insights from top experts, including key researchers from the LSE study, offering an invaluable opportunity to understand the practical applications of this groundbreaking research. 

Confirmed speakers

• Haseeb Ahmad, President Europe, Novartis
• Panos Kanavos, Associate Professor of International Health Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science
• Emma Print, Patient Ambassador, Community Engagement Manager, FH Europe Foundation
• Tomislav Sokol, Member of the European Parliament, EPP Group, Croatia

Watch the event recording

Why cardiovascular health matters

Cardiovascular disease still remains the number 1 killer in Europe, costing the EU 282 billion euro per year. In addition to mortality, morbidity and cost, the experience of a heart attack or stroke can also have a profound and lasting impact on the quality of life of those affected, as well as their families or carers. We support the call from the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health for a “European Cardiovascular Health Check”, to be incorporated into member states’ national cardiovascular plans.  

Nearly half of all cardiovascular events occur in people with already established heart disease, and up to 1/3 of strokes are repeat events, highlighting the importance of secondary prevention to correctly manage risk factors to prevent deaths. 

About EFPIA’s Cardiovascular Health Platform 

The EFPIA’s Cardiovascular Health Platform is working towards transforming cardiovascular health and improving outcomes for patients, through demonstrating the importance of early intervention and secondary prevention for the reduction of premature mortality and disabilities from cardiovascular diseases. 

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