Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are the main cause of death and disability in Romania. The Romanian Government has approved, at the proposal of the Ministry of Health, the National Strategy for Combating Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases 2025–2030. The document has five strategic directions: creating an integrated data system, increasing access to diagnosis and treatment, developing medical rehabilitation, strengthening human resources, and stimulating research and innovation in the field.
Among the measures envisaged are:
- a 10% increase in early diagnosis capacity;
- the establishment of 20 community centres for the care of patients with chronic cardio- and cerebrovascular diseases;
- a 20% increase in the number of ICU units and funding for complex procedures;
- the development of the network of cardiovascular and neurological rehabilitation centres;
- the establishment of a National Registry of Patients with High Vascular Risk;
- implementing mobile applications and online platforms for patients; and
- attracting specialized personnel, including cardiologists, physiotherapists, psychologists and specialized nurses.