Piotr Ponikowski, president of the Polish Cardiac Society, discusses the positive steps Poland is taking to construct an effective program against cardiovascular disease as well as the importance of a structured national prevention strategy. Furthermore, he highlights the importance of the Society acting as a partner with the entire value chain of Polish healthcare and the potential for the nation to be considered a cardiology hub.
Cardiovascular death is the leading killer across the US and Europe, and equally in Poland. How would you describe the Polish cardiovascular environment?
"Poland finds itself in a unique position, and we believe we have the chance to be considered as a hub for cardiovascular activity."
