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Bulgaria faces rising cardiovascular deaths, unlike the EU. A new cardiac hospital in Pleven aims to reduce acute myocardial infarction and acute coronary syndrome mortality by following European guidelines.

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Cardiology
Public Health

Background:

Cardiovascular mortality is rising in Bulgaria, contrasting with EU trends.
High in-hospital mortality from acute myocardial infarction contributes to this increase.
The Bulgarian Cardiac Institute identified a need for improved cardiac care.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a modern cardiac hospital with advanced catheterization laboratory facilities.
To implement European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) management.
To reduce in-hospital mortality rates for acute myocardial infarction and ACS in Bulgaria.

Main Methods:

Establishment of a new cardiac hospital at the Medical University in Pleven.
Integration of a state-of-the-art catheterization laboratory (cathlab).
Adherence to the latest European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines for patient care.

Main Results:

The new facility is equipped to handle acute cardiovascular emergencies.
Implementation of guideline-directed medical therapy and interventional procedures.
Anticipated reduction in mortality rates for acute myocardial infarction and ACS.

Conclusions:

The establishment of a modern cardiac hospital with a cathlab is crucial for addressing rising cardiovascular mortality.
Adherence to ESC guidelines can significantly improve outcomes for patients with acute coronary syndrome.
The Pleven facility represents a significant step towards mitigating cardiovascular disease burden in Bulgaria.