World Health Organization HEART program, collaboration in action

High blood pressure has been identified as a high priority non-communicable disease throughout the world. All populations have stroke risks due to elevated blood pressure, clearly demanding an urgent response. The WHO HEARTS technical package is an evidence-based public health strategic approach to improving cardiovascular health and reducing disease risks in all populations throughout the world. HEARTS includes six focused modules and a guide for implementation. This package is specifically designed for the multi-discipline hypertension healthcare team in the primary care setting to maximize high blood pressure management and prevention with a practical, step-by-step approach. The HEARTS package was strengthened with the development and publication of WHO guidelines on the pharmacological treatment of hypertension in adults in 2021.

Chair: Taskeen Khan, World Health Organization, Department of NCDs, Medical officer cardiovascular diseases

Speakers: Taskeen Khan and Daniel Lackland

Date: 29 June 13:00 CEST

Learning Objectives:

To identify the global need for high blood pressure management and treatment for stroke risks
To describe the HEARTS package modules and WHO guideline recommendations
To describe the impact of the successful implementation of the HEARTS technical package from a health perspective.

Topics:

Lecture 1: Stroke Risks and Implications for Hypertension Control: An Ongoing Pandemic and Call to Action

Lecture 2: HEARTS : a public health approach to managing hypertension in primary care to reduce morbidity and mortality from stroke and other comorbidities

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HEARTS: a public health approach to managing hypertension in primary care to reduce morbidity and mortality from stroke and other comorbidities

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Hypertension Control and Stroke Population and Global Risks

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