The hybrid event "A concrete case to beat NCDs in Europe: Early detection of Structural Heart Disease", hosted by MEPs Mr. Brando Benifei and Ms. Maria da Graça Carvalho, co-chairs of the MEP Heart Group and supported by the SHD Coalition, will take place on 15 November 2022, in the European Parliament (Brussels), from 16:00 to 17:30 CET and participants can also join />
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 80% of the disease burden in the Member States, and about two thirds of all deaths in the European region, placing considerable pressure on our healthcare systems. Via the Healthier Together - EU NCDs Initiative and the EU Joint Action on Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) and Diabetes, that identify early detection and screening of CVDs and structural heart disease (SHD) as specific priority areas, the EU Commission is supporting ambitious and innovative actions against the leading causes of avoidable premature death in Europe and improving citizens' health and />
This unique roundtable will focus on concrete SHD screening practices and will explore the policy action and EU collaboration required to move from initiatives to the implementation of a heart check for every senior />
Registrations are mandatory! Please do not forget to register to ensure your participation in the event in person, or online!

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We look forward to welcoming you on 15 November 2022!