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Insights
Cardiovascular diseases are a global health crisis. International Atomic Energy Agency projects in Latin America, led by Cuba, advanced nuclear cardiology and myocardial perfusion imaging, improving care for low-income populations.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading global cause of death, significantly impacting Latin America and the Caribbean.
- In Cuba, heart disease is the primary cause of mortality, underscoring the need for advanced diagnostic and treatment strategies.
- The UN's 2030 Agenda highlights the importance of addressing chronic non-communicable diseases like CVDs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regional projects on cardiovascular disease management in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- To highlight Cuba's role as a lead partner in these collaborative efforts.
- To assess the benefits of scientific cooperation in advancing nuclear cardiology and myocardial perfusion imaging.
Main Methods:
- Participation in IAEA-led regional technical cooperation projects focused on cardiovascular diseases.
- Implementation of harmonized clinical protocols for nuclear cardiology techniques.
- Capacity building and knowledge dissemination in myocardial perfusion imaging for conditions like dilated cardiomyopathy and coronary artery disease.
Main Results:
- Increased interest and adoption of myocardial perfusion imaging across participating countries.
- Enhanced dissemination of knowledge regarding nuclear cardiology techniques and their application in heart failure and coronary artery disease.
- Successful implementation of harmonized, safe, and appropriate clinical protocols for cardiovascular imaging.
Conclusions:
- Cuba's leadership in IAEA regional projects has significantly advanced nuclear cardiology in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Region-based scientific cooperation fosters equitable access to resources and enhances human resource development.
- These collaborative efforts have yielded substantial benefits for Cuba's national nuclear cardiology program and improved regional cardiovascular care.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, and a health problem in low- and middle-income as well as high-income countries. They also constitute the main cause of death in Latin America, with ischemic heart disease as the principal cause in most countries of the region. In Cuba, heart disease is the first cause of death, followed by cancer and stroke. In its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN recognizes the importance of chronic non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases. Cuba has participated actively as lead partner in design and implementation of the two regional technical cooperation projects conducted over the last six years by the International Atomic Energy Agency to address cardiovascular diseases in Latin American and Caribbean member states. These projects have generated greater interest among participating countries in the use of myocardial perfusion for dilated cardiomyopathy and coronary artery disease compared to other imaging techniques; disseminated knowledge about nuclear cardiology techniques and clinical applications in heart failure and coronary artery disease; and made important contributions to implementing harmonized, appropriate and safe clinical protocols. Cuba's contribution to the International Atomic Energy Agency's regional cardiology projects has fostered development of human resources and harmonized protocols both nationally and regionally, and demonstrated the importance of region-based scientific cooperation that ensures greater opportunities and more equitable access to resources. This participation has also accrued important benefits to Cuba's own nuclear cardiology program. KEYWORDS Cardiovascular disease, myocardial perfusion imaging, nuclear cardiology, scientific cooperation, low-income populations, Latin America, Caribbean region, Cuba.
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