Madrid Meeting - 2026
Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment in Cardiovascular Diseases
The three-day meeting titled “Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment in Cardiovascular Diseases,” organized by the Association for Combating and Raising Awareness of Cardiovascular Diseases and the Macedonian Society of Cardiology, was held in Madrid on October 16–18, 2026.
The meeting, attended by expert physicians from different countries, addressed the early identification of cardiovascular risks, preventive cardiology practices, and current treatment approaches.
The burden of cardiovascular disease in Türkiye and North Macedonia was also discussed at the meeting.
Among European countries, Türkiye is in the high-risk group for cardiovascular disease, while North Macedonia is in the very-high-risk group. In Türkiye, ischemic heart disease accounts for 42.9% of deaths from circulatory system diseases, other heart diseases for 23.9%, and cerebrovascular diseases for 18.3%. In North Macedonia, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death, accounting for more than 57% of all deaths.
The meeting concluded that the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases require translating current scientific evidence into clinical practice and sharing knowledge among healthcare professionals. The sharing of experience among healthcare professionals in Türkiye, North Macedonia, and other European countries constitutes an important area of collaboration for developing preventive cardiology, early diagnosis, and treatment strategies.
The Madrid Meeting 2026 brought together physicians from different countries and laid the groundwork for strengthening international scientific collaboration.
