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2025 Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award Presented to Lars Wallentin and Stefan James in Recognition of Swedish Cardiovascular Registry Experts
- The prestigious Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award will be presented to Swedish cardiovascular registry experts Lars Wallentin and Stefan James on 22 May 2025 for their groundbreaking contributions in interventional cardiology.
- The award recognizes the SWEDEHEART initiative and its interventional subregistry, SCAAR, for advancing patient outcomes through data collection and research.
- SWEDEHEART, established in 2009, captures detailed data on cardiovascular patients, emphasizing quality monitoring and promoting transparency for continuous improvement.
- SCAAR focuses on coronary interventions with meticulous data collection, enabling trend identification and protocol refinement for optimized patient care.
- SWEDEHEART's registry-based trials have revolutionized research by reducing time and costs associated with traditional trials, impacting global studies.
- Over 500 scientific publications have stemmed from SWEDEHEART, influencing cardiovascular disease management and treatment guidelines globally.
- The Swedish registries' impact extends to promoting healthcare equity by reporting performance metrics and ensuring consistent cardiac care across regions.
- SWEDEHEART has inspired similar initiatives worldwide, demonstrating the scalability and impact of registry-based cardiovascular research.
- The recognition at EuroPCR 2025 underscores the pivotal role of registries in integrating data science with clinical practice for enhanced patient care.
- The award highlights the transformative potential of registry-based research in reshaping the future of interventional cardiology and cardiovascular care.
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