DR. VALENTÍN FUSTER
“Millions are allocated to the treatment of cardiovascular disease, but not enough to educate and promote health. Both aspects are essential to preventing an illness that is already the world’s leading cause of death.”
DR. VALENTÍN FUSTER
Dr. Valentín Fuster has just presented his new book, “Siempre adelante”, in which he shares his vital learnings and his transcendental research on the causes of heart attacks, which revolutionized global cardiovascular health. Through a sincere and emotional story, he narrates his successes, setbacks and defeats, as well as his most personal experiences, hoping to inspire young people on their professional and life path.
The International Atherosclerosis Society has awarded Dr. Valentín FusterMD, PhD, President of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Hospital, Director of the National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) and President of the SHE Foundation (Science, Health and Education), the Antonio M. Gotto Jr. Prize in Atherosclerosis Research in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the understanding and treatment of atherosclerosis. He was presented with the Antonio M. Gotto Jr. Prize in Atherosclerosis Research during the opening ceremony at the IAS Annual Symposium in Oman on Wednesday, December 4.
This award honors Dr. Fuster’s outstanding contributions to the understanding of the progression, prevention, and treatment of atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries.
CHILDREN
SI! PROGRAM
“THE ACQUISITION OF HEALTHY HABITS FROM CHILDHOOD REDUCES THE RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AND IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN ADULTHOOD.” Dr. Fuster
COMMUNITIES
Healthy Communities Program
“A MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENTIFIC PROJECT THAT PROMOTES HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE. INCREASE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, IMPROVE OF LIFESTYLE, HEALTH, WELLNESS AND HAPPINESS INDEX.” Dr. Fuster
ADULTS
Fifty-Fifty Program
“IF ADULTS ARE TRAINED IN KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, WITH THEIR PEERS, THEY WILL IMPROVE THEIR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH HABITS AND SELF-CONTROL OF THE RISK FACTORS.” Dr. Fuster
“Because if society reduces risks, the impact of cardiovascular diseases will be also reduced.”
DR. VALENTÍN FUSTER
“la Caixa” Foundation joined the SHE Foundation board of trustees in 2017 to give continuity to its research work.
“THOSE OF US WHO HAVE HAD THE LUXURY TO BE GIVEN TWO CELLS IN THE BRAIN THAT WORK, HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO DO SOMETHING CREATIVE FOR SOCIETY”
DR. VALENTÍN FUSTER
