World Heart Day draws attention to cardiovascular diseasetranslated

World Heart Day is marked annually on September 29 and draws attention to cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Heart Federation (WHF).

The theme of the day in 2026 is "Don't Miss a Beat" and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease.

The holiday was established by the World Heart Federation in 1999, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNESCO.

According to Agerpres, the first official celebration of the day took place in 2000, with the Olympic Games in Sydney, with the inaugural slogan "Let it beat", emphasizing the importance of physical activity in the prevention of heart disease and stroke.

Heart lab On the occasion of World Heart Day, the Coalition of Organizations of Patients with Chronic Diseases and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" from Bucharest, announced the launch of the "Heart Laboratory - a cardio-reno-metabolic prevention project in the community".

The project is aimed especially at adults over 35 years old and those who already have cardiovascular risk factors, transmit...