Costa Rica cardiology waits hit 3 years; cancellations blamed on specialist delays

A Costa Rican cardiologist reports that patient appointments are being canceled due to another specialist's chronic late arrivals, contributing to waiting lists of up to three years for cardiology referrals. The claim is anecdotal and unverified, but highlights systemic capacity and scheduling failures in the public health system. This matters as prolonged delays in cardiac care can worsen outcomes and increase pressure on emergency services.