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Taiwan

Rheumatic heart disease · Cardiovascular

High ambulatory volume; global budgets constrain growth. Cardiovascular pathway via NHI single payer.

Rank in this country#49
Share of deaths0.2%
Master rank#49
System quality rank#12

Access & coverage

NHI single payer

NHI single payer with smart-card claims; low waiting

Treatment

  • Acute reperfusion / stroke pathway where indicated
  • Long-term antiplatelets, statins, antihypertensives, ACE/ARB
  • PCI/CABG or carotid interventions per guideline criteria

Prevention

  • Population BP / cholesterol screening through primary care
  • Tobacco control and salt-reduction programs
  • Secondary prevention after MI/stroke (meds + rehab)

Lifestyle

  • Diet pattern (less sodium, more plants), activity, weight
  • Smoking cessation and alcohol limits
  • Sleep and stress management as adjuncts

What stands out here

Same broad cardiovascular toolkit as peers — differences are coverage rules, wait times, prices, and follow-through.

vs master: -0.0 percentage points vs Top 20 average share.