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The Neglected Component of Cardiovascular Care: Dispelling the Myths
Abstract
Highlights
- Millions of cases of cardiovascular disease are not preventable, requiring surgery.
- Six billion people lack access to safe, timely, and affordable cardiac surgery.
- Cardiac surgery in low- and middle-income countries is cost effective.
- Dozens of countries have <1 cardiac surgeon per 5 million people.
Published on Sep 1, 2019