Latin American Summit 2023 - English Closed Caption-Latin American Summit

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The Latin American countries of Ecuador, Costa Rica, Bolivia, and El Salvador are experiencing challenges and advancements in electrophysiology. Heart arrhythmias are increasing in older populations, but there is a lack of national statistics. Access to electrophysiology services varies, with limited specialists and centers. Three-dimensional mapping systems and ablation techniques are being used, but financing procedures is a significant issue. Despite challenges, progress has been made in implanting devices. Efforts are underway to improve collaboration and establish national health policies.<br /><br />In Venezuela, limited data is available and recovery is slow due to the emigration of professionals. In El Salvador, the prevalence of arrhythmias is similar to international literature, with medication and device implantation as treatment options. In Cuba, technology is limited and concentrated in urban centers. In Argentina, availability and coverage vary by subsystem and region. Challenges include high costs, limited access, and the need for standardized guidelines.<br /><br />The Latin American summit of the HRS discussed healthcare system challenges and opportunities. Chile lacks complex hospitals in remote areas and experiences a shortage of specialists. In Brazil, the system is divided into regions and includes public and private healthcare. Challenges include inequality in access and a lack of access to complex procedures. Peru's system is divided into public, private, and military sectors, but has limitations in resources and coverage. Venezuela's system is impacted by the economic crisis, resulting in shortages and limited coverage.<br /><br />Comprehensive approaches are needed to improve access, training, insurance coverage, and guidelines in Latin American healthcare systems. Collaboration between professionals, societies, authorities, and industry is essential.

Keywords

Latin American countries

electrophysiology

heart arrhythmias

access to electrophysiology services

three-dimensional mapping systems

ablation techniques

implanting devices

Venezuela

prevalence of arrhythmias

medication

device implantation

Chile

Brazil

public and private healthcare

comprehensive approaches

collaboration