The key facts
- Murashko: cardiovascular diseases dominate the mortality structure of Russia's population
- The network of vascular centers helps not only with heart attacks and strokes but also with peripheral thrombotic complications
- It was previously reported that the number of repeat heart attacks fell by 40% compared with 2019
The leading cause of mortality
Cardiovascular diseases rank first among the causes of death in Russia. This was stated by Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko at the session 'Thrombosis: Challenges of Our Time. Russia — Africa Dialogue.' 'In the mortality structure, cardiovascular diseases dominate and hold the leading place,' the head of the ministry emphasized (Life.ru).
A comprehensive approach and the network of vascular centers
According to the minister, the healthcare system must pay attention not only to acute heart and vascular conditions, although care for heart attacks and strokes remains one of the most important areas. The country has a network of vascular centers whose specialists also treat other circulatory disorders — in particular, peripheral thrombotic complications, in which blood clots disrupt blood flow in vessels beyond the heart and brain. Thus, the fight against cardiovascular diseases requires a comprehensive approach that includes care both for acute conditions and for other vascular pathologies.
Context of earlier statements
Earlier, the same outlet reported a 40% reduction in the number of repeat heart attacks in Russia compared with 2019. Murashko also warned that people with diabetes and obesity are more than one and a half times more likely to face thrombotic complications. These figures are cited by the outlet itself, referring to the minister; the publication contains no independent verification.
