{"id":6724,"date":"2025-05-29T11:16:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T11:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epioni.gr\/?p=6724"},"modified":"2025-06-27T11:14:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T11:14:51","slug":"support-for-people-with-heart-disease-and-the-contribution-of-their-carers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epioni.gr\/en\/support-for-people-with-heart-disease-and-the-contribution-of-their-carers\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference on Heart Disease and the Contribution of Caregivers, June 25, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1368\"><strong>EPIONI<\/strong>, in collaboration with the associations<a href=\"https:\/\/kardiapaidiou.gr\/\"> &#8220;The Heart of the Child,&#8221;<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Skutali.syllogos.metamoxeumenon.kardias.pneumona\/?locale=el_GR\">&#8220;Skitali,&#8221;<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kardiamou.gr\/\">&#8220;Union of Cardiac Patients of Hellenic Navy \u2013 Coast Guard Officers and Friends,&#8221;<\/a> successfully organized the 8th Conference on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, at the ESIEA Hall, under the theme: \u201cSupporting Individuals with Heart Conditions and the Contribution of Their Caregivers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1547\">The event was held under the auspices of the Region of Attica, the Municipality of Athens, and the Global Heart Hub.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1547\">The conference was greeted by:<\/p>\n<p>The conference was greeted by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anna Ntina<\/strong>, Vice President of the \u201cSkytali\u201d Association, who emphasized the need for collaboration between associations and the state in supporting patients with chronic illnesses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Panagiota Manou<\/strong>, Head of the Directorate for Disability Policies, who highlighted the importance of integrating caregiving into the disability policy agenda.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elena Kountoura<\/strong>, Member of the European Parliament, who stressed the need for equal access to healthcare and continued support for caregivers at the European level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joanna Ten-Kate<\/strong>, representative of the Global Heart Hub, who presented good practices from across Europe regarding patient empowerment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Athina Koltsidopoulou<\/strong>, from the association \u201cThe Child\u2019s Heart,\u201d who spoke about the challenges faced by parents of children with heart conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spyridon Zorbas<\/strong>, Chair of the Board of EPIONI, who addressed the importance of recognizing the role of informal caregivers and strengthening support networks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1939\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6830\" src=\"https:\/\/epioni.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DF20E9F8-A04B-48F6-AC44-83BC15713FF4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epioni.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DF20E9F8-A04B-48F6-AC44-83BC15713FF4.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/epioni.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DF20E9F8-A04B-48F6-AC44-83BC15713FF4-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/epioni.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DF20E9F8-A04B-48F6-AC44-83BC15713FF4-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/epioni.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DF20E9F8-A04B-48F6-AC44-83BC15713FF4-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/epioni.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DF20E9F8-A04B-48F6-AC44-83BC15713FF4-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/epioni.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DF20E9F8-A04B-48F6-AC44-83BC15713FF4-1080x810.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1939\">The conference featured speeches by:<\/p>\n<p>The conference featured speeches by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ignatios Oikonomidis<\/strong>, Professor of Cardiology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), who spoke about the modern management of cardiometabolic patients and new therapeutic options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Konstantinos Kyriazopoulos<\/strong>, Head of the Heart Attack Unit at the Naval Hospital of Athens, who addressed non-pharmacological interventions and the crucial role of caregivers in patient recovery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antonios Psaroudakis<\/strong>, Retired Navy Captain, who shared his personal experience as a heart patient, emphasizing the importance of dignity and mental strength.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Georgios Zervas<\/strong>, Physician \u2013 Researcher at NKUA, who explained the role of clinical studies and encouraged patients to stay informed and participate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vasiliki Varela &amp; Maria Vlachopoulou<\/strong>, Psychologists from NKUA, who presented the psychological impact of hereditary heart diseases and the support needs of patients and their families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The conference concluded with an open discussion with the audience, reinforcing the message that cardiac care requires an interdisciplinary and human-centered approach.<\/p>\n<p>The event was supported by Bodossaki Lectures on Demand (BLOD), the online lecture library (blod.gr) of the Bodossaki Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcde For more information: +30 6946 00 3522<\/p>\n<p>The event program: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kardiamou.gr\/\">Program 25.06.25<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We warmly thank our communication sponsors: Blod.gr \u2013 iatronet.gr \u2013 psychologynow\\.gr \u2013 healthdaily.gr<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EPIONI, in collaboration with the associations &#8220;The Heart of the Child,&#8221; &#8220;Skitali,&#8221; and the &#8220;Union of Cardiac Patients of Hellenic Navy \u2013 Coast Guard Officers and Friends,&#8221; 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