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The Brussels International Declaration on Lipoprotein(a) Testing and Management
Brussels, 4 May – More than 1.4 billion people worldwide are living with elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], an inherited, independent cardiovascular risk factor strongly linked to heart attacks, strokes, aortic stenosis, and premature cardiovascular events. Yet, only 1–2% of the population is tested. This staggering gap leaves millions vulnerable around the world and makes elevated Lp(a) one of the most under-recognised threats […]
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Shaping the Future of Cardiovascular Health in Europe – Exclusive Webinar Series on EU Council Conclusions!
Brussels, 30 May and 16 June – The European Cardiovascular Health Alliance (EACH) is launching a special series of public advocacy webinars to empower patients, advocates, and the wider community, kindly hosted by FH Europe Foundation. Hear directly from the person who led the efforts towards the Council Conclusions on the Improvement of Cardiovascular Health […]
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Launch of A European Cardiovascular Health Plan: The Roadmap
Brussels, 23 April – Today, during the first meeting of the MEP Cardiovascular Health Group at the European Parliament, the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH) is launching its new publication: A European Cardiovascular Health Plan: The Roadmap. The roadmap sets out a bold vision: to reduce premature and preventable deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) […]
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Cardiovascular Health Takes Centre Stage with New MEP Group
Brussels, 17 April – A significant step forward in addressing the leading cause of death in Europe is set to take place with the official launch of the MEP Cardiovascular Health Group in the European Parliament. Chaired by MEP Romana Jerković (S&D, Croatia), this cross-party group is poised to place prevention and tackling of cardiovascular […]
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EACH delegation meets with Commissioner Varhelyi for advancing cooperation for the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan
Brussels, 9 April – Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfar Mr Oliver Várhelyi welcomed a delegation from European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH) to discuss concrete avenues for cooperation on the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan. The EACH delegation brought together key voices from across the cardiovascular community:🔹 Arlene Wilkie – representing patient associations🔹 Andrea Rappagliosi […]
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Launch of MEP Cardiovascular Health Group
Brussels, 23 April – EACH is delighted to be supporting an informal interest group in the Parliament, the MEP Cardiovascular Health Group, Chaired by MEP Romana Jerkovic (S&D, Croatia). The group will kick-off with a first meeting on 23 April, 10:00 – 11:30 in the European Parliament where MEPs will have the chance to meet […]
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First-Ever Global Summit on Elevated Lp(a)
Brussels, 24 March – One in five people globally—over 1.4 billion individuals—are living with elevated Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), a significant, yet widely undetected inherited cardiovascular risk factor. Despite its clear link to premature heart attacks, strokes, and aortic stenosis, only 1%-2% of the population is tested, leaving millions vulnerable to preventable, life-threatening cardiovascular events. The economic […]
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EACH welcomes Commissioner for Health and announcement of an EU Cardiovascular Health Plan
Brussels, 4 December – EACH Partners welcome the appointment of European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, Mr Olivér Várhelyi. EACH Partners very much welcome the commitment of Mr Várhelyi to ensuring and improving cardiovascular health in Europe and the plan to work on a comprehensive initiative to tackle CVD during the current mandate, as […]
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European Union takes action for the cardiovascular health of its 440 million people
Brussels, 03/12/2024 — The European Union (EU) has adopted Council Conclusions that will set a milestone for the continent’s cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) – the leading cause of death in the EU and globally – affects more than 60 million Europeans, accounts for over 1.7 million deaths annually on the continent, and costs its […]
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Rising to the challenge: time for action on cardiovascular health
Brussels, 18/11/2024 – EACH event At present, more than 60 million people in the EU live with cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which remain the main cause of death and disability in Europe, accounting for over €282 billion in healthcare expenditure in the EU every year. The upcoming Council Conclusions on cardiovascular health (CVH) that the Hungarian […]
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