Its overall aim is to create an environment in Europe that is favourable to cardiovascular research, innovation, prevention and management, to allow the ESC to leverage its unique position as a broker between professionals, industry and where appropriate any relevant third parties in order to become a key strategic force in cardiovascular health in Europe.
In addition the CRT is meant to serve the ESC as a ‘think-tank’ in which through listening, understanding and learning from each other, strategic priorities for the ESC and its future can be set.
Mission
The mission of the CRT is to provide a political platform to achieve widespread recognition of the importance of cardiovascular health in Europe.
In 2007, the four Task Forces created at the foundation of the CRT had reached their objectives and were dissolved.
Four new Project Teams were created with a well defined brief to be focused on relevant questions and clear deliverables within a 12-18 months timeframe. Beyond this timeframe, the deliverable should be integrated into ESC activities.