The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation reported a decrease in mortality from heart attack and stroke
Mortality from heart attack in Russian hospitals decreased by more than 26%, from stroke - by 20%
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- Over the past 7 years, in Russian hospitals, mortality from heart attack has decreased by more than 26%, and from stroke by 20%.
- This was announced by the Minister of Health of the Russian Federation Mikhail Murashko at the Cardiological Congress in Yekaterinburg.
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Why It Matters
The Russian National Congress of Cardiologists takes place in Yekaterinburg from September 24 to 26.
Brief retelling from RIA II
Over the past 7 years in Russia, mortality from heart attacks in hospitals has decreased by more than 26%, and from stroke - by 20%.
The number of endovascular interventions on the heart has increased by 67% over the past 7 years, and operations in the field of cardiovascular surgery have increased by almost 36% compared to 2020.
MOSCOW, September 24 - RIA Novosti. Mortality from heart attacks in Russian hospitals has decreased by more than 26% over the past 7 years, and from stroke by 20%, said Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko.
The Russian National Congress of Cardiologists takes place in Yekaterinburg from September 24 to 26. The Minister sent greetings to its participants.
“Over the past 7 years, the number of x-ray endovascular interventions on the heart has increased by 67%. Over the same period, hospital mortality from myocardial infarction has decreased by more than 26% and from acute cerebrovascular accident by almost 20%,” the greeting says.
Open Questions
- What are the absolute mortality figures?
- Which regions have shown the greatest progress?
