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May 16, 2026Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine0 citationsOpen Access

The need for equity in interventional cardiology care in sub-Saharan Africa

RMRamon MoronkolaABAbdulhammed BabatundeOOOluwaseye Oladimeji

Key Points

  • The aim is to address the inequities in interventional cardiology care for cardiovascular diseases in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Review of current literature and data regarding interventional cardiology in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Analysis of existing gaps in catheterization labs and expertise within health facilities.
  • Discussion of the importance of strategic collaborations for improved access.
  • Identified significant disparities in access to interventional cardiology services across sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Emphasized the urgent need for increased investments in catheterization labs and trained personnel.
  • Proposed recommendations for policy-making and innovative strategies to bridge care gaps.

Abstract

There is a growing burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). CVDs such as coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart block and others require procedures involving interventional cardiology. However, there is a huge unmet need for catheterization labs and expertise in health facilities in SSA. We highlight the gaps in equitable access, service delivery and the urgent need for strategic collaborations to increase equitable access to interventional cardiology in the content. This review will guide policy making and inspire innovation in SSA to bridge the existing gap in CVDs management.

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Moronkola et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0808ffa487c87a6a40b065https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2026.1812816
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