# Global Cardiac Surgery in Brazil: A Call to Action

## TL;DR

This paper calls for expanding cardiac surgery access in Brazil to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities.

## Contribution

The paper emphasizes the need to scale global cardiac surgery initiatives specifically in Brazil.

## Key findings

- There are significant disparities in access to cardiac surgery in Brazil.
- Cardiac conditions amenable to surgery represent a substantial health burden in Brazil.
- National initiatives are needed to address these challenges and improve healthcare equity.

## Abstract

Global Cardiac Surgery is an innovative initiative with a focus on improving
health outcomes and achieving healthcare equity for individuals worldwide
affected by cardiac surgical conditions or in need of cardiac surgical care.
Considering the existing disparities in access to cardiac surgery and the
substantial burden of cardiac conditions amenable to surgical procedures in
Brazil, it is imperative to support and scale Global Cardiac Surgery initiatives
and leave no Brazilian patient behind. Here, we advocate for national
initiatives within this field and highlight opportunities and challenges to
support their development.