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
The American College of Cardiology, during its annual conference (ACC 2024) on April 7, recognized and honored Dr. Valentín Fuster for his contributions and impact on cardiovascular medicine.
During his speech, Dr. Fuster addressed the audience to talk about the “Past, Present and Future of Cardiovascular Medicine” and subsequently a video tribute was broadcast and a gloss by Robert Harrington, MD, Robert Harrington, MD. Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean, Weill Cornell Medicine. Provost for Medical Affairs, Cornell University.
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
