The Irish presidency is encouraging consensus amongst European stakeholders on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
During the first 6 months of 2004, European governments will agree a policy for promoting cardiovascular health in Europe and a protocol on the type of data collected on coronary care patients.
The Irish Department of Health and Children will work closely with the European Society of Cardiology, European Heart Network (an EPHA member) and the Irish Cardiac Society to develop two major initiatives in the form of two conferences, that could affect the cardiovascular health of all Member States nations in the future:
"Promoting Heart Health: A European Consensus", Cork 24-26 February 2004.
"Cardiovascular Audit and Registration Data Standards (CARDS)", Cork 10-11 Mau 2004.
