Key result
The World Heart Federation developed a roadmap for hypertension to advise health system policies and clinical practices, aiming to improve the detection, management, and control of hypertension.
Why the study?
Hypertension is the most important cardiovascular risk factor affecting over 4.06 billion adults globally, with increasing prevalence in low- and middle-income countries requiring new strategies to improve recognition and management.
Identifying potential roadblocks and solutions is a high priority to improve the detection, management, and control of hypertension globally.
Offers policy guidance for hypertension control; leaves open prospective evaluation of implementation and outcomes.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Hypertension represents the most important cardiovascular risk factor, affecting over 4.06 billion adults worldwide. In this review, we will discuss potential barriers and their solutions to improve prevention, detection, and management of hypertension. RECENT FINDINGS: The prevalence of hypertension has been increasing in low- and middle-income countries, requiring new strategies to improve its recognition and proper management. The World Heart Federation (WHF) developed a roadmap for hypertension, advising health system policies and clinical practices as part of its commitment to improving global cardiovascular health. The World Health Organization (WHO) has published in 2021 practical guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of hypertension in adults. Identifying potential roadblocks and solutions deserves high priority to improve the detection, management, and control of hypertension.
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Silva et al. (2022) conducted a review in Hypertension. WHF Roadmap was evaluated. The World Heart Federation developed a roadmap for hypertension to advise health system policies and clinical practices, aiming to improve the detection, management, and control of hypertension.
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