Our board member, Dr. Walter Marrocco, from Italy, represented EPCCS/ GPcardio at a recent session in the European Parliament organized by the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH) and the EFPIA - European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations
The discussion focused on the significance of national health check programs as part of the EU Safe Hearts Plan.
Dr. Walter Marrocco emphasized that for cardiovascular screening, particularly in prevention and early diagnosis, to become systematic and sustainable in general practice, a structural strengthening of primary care is essential.
This includes:
Additionally, it is crucial to establish clear diagnostic and therapeutic pathways shared with specialists to reduce referral uncertainty. Organizational and financial incentives related to prevention, along with targeted continuing education programs, are also necessary.
EPCCS is ready to collaborate on this European project.
