A Divide between the Western European and the Central and Eastern European Countries in the Peripheral Vascular Field [Elektronisk resurs] A Narrative Review of the Literature

• Thirty years after the transition period, starting from 1989, Central and Eastern European countries (CEECs), representing one-fifth of the entire European population, share many historical, societal, political, economic, and cultural characteristics. Although accumulating data on coronary heart diseases and cerebrovascular diseases support these observations, in the case of peripheral arterial disease, data are scarce. The present review attempts to summarise the shreds of data that may highlight a divide in this field between CEECs and Western European countries. Disparities in risk factors and peripheral vascular care across Europe seem to be tangible and can be seen as a signal of existing differences. Improvements in research and development and the collection and cross-border share of scientific data are essential to initiate and facilitate convergence in this field. 

Ämnesord

Medical and Health Sciences  (hsv)

Clinical Medicine  (hsv)

Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems  (hsv)

Medicin och hälsovetenskap  (hsv)

Klinisk medicin  (hsv)

Kardiologi  (hsv)

Genre

government publication  (marcgt)

Indexterm och SAB-rubrik

health services research

regional differences

East-West divide

quality improvement

cardiovascular disease

outcomes research