[Organization and development paths of the cardiology service in the Belorussian SSR]

Data providing evidence of a developed cardiological service in the Byelorussian SSR are presented. Besides the establishment of a network of in- and out-patient institutions, mass epidemiological study of the population has been started and rehabilitation centers for patients who had recovered from myocardial infarction were created. Ways for the further development of cardiological science in the republic and the prospects of widening the prevention of cardiovascular diseases are discussed.