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Fighting cardiovascular disease – a blueprint for EU action

The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is greater than that of any other disease and the leading cause of death in Europe and in the world.

The Blueprint for EU Action provides a range of actions to address the increasing burden of CVD and improve the care and treatment for patients, by putting in place a programme spanning across policy, research and regulation.

The Members of the European Parliament (MEP) Heart Group is a forum which provides MEPs with an opportunity to generate dialogue, outreach and activities at EU and Member State level. It is made up of MEPs who have an interest in promoting measures that will help reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Europe and raise CVD as a priority on the EU political agenda.

CVD is the main cause of death and disability in Europe. In response to this, the European Heart Network (EHN) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) are committed to identifying specific areas of policies and public health interventions which can contribute to preventing avoidable deaths and disabilities from CVD.

The Secretariat of the MEP Heart Group is managed by the European Heart Network and the European Society of Cardiology.

To become an MEP Heart Group supporter please fill in the online registration form.

Follow @MEPHeartGroup on twitter for regular activity updates!