In opdracht van Stichting DRES maakten we deze korte docu:

PCI in The Dutch Caribbean: role of culture, geographic area and angiographic findings
on decision making.

J.M. Navarro and R.L. Anthonio, cardiologist – St. Elisabeth Hospitaal – Curaçao

The presence of multiple risk factors such as overweight, smoking habits, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes are related to low socioeconomic status. Anatomically, this is associated with diffuse, calcified, ectatic and tortuous coronary arteries. These characteristics may require customised creative solutions in remote areas. In this environment treatment approaches in this patient category continuously challenge operational guidelines during daily clinical practice.

A short documentary about cardiologic healthcare at Curacao

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