Expert Consensus Document
Challenges and Opportunities to Scale Up Cardiovascular Disease Secondary Prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean
Authors:
Álvaro Avezum ,
Dante Pazzanese Institute of Cardiology, São Paulo, BR
Pablo Perel,
World Heart Federation, Geneva, CH
Gustavo B.F. Oliveira,
Dante Pazzanese Institute of Cardiology, São Paulo, BR
Patricio Lopez-Jaramillo,
Latin American Society of Hypertension, Bucaramanga, CO
Gustavo Restrepo,
Inter-American Society of Cardiology, Mexico City, MX
Fleetwood Loustalot,
Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, Atlanta, GA, US
Andrea Srur,
Ministry of Health, Chile, Santiago, CL
Reinaldo de La Noval,
Ministry of Health, Havana, CU
Kenneth I. Connell,
Caribbean Public Health Agency Hypertension Guidelines Committee, Port of Spain, TT
Salvador Cruz-Flores,
American Heart Association, Dallas, TX, US
Lenildo de Moura,
Pan American Health Organization, Washington, DC, US
Gabriela Castellac
Ministry of Health, Rio de Janeiro, BR
Abstract
- In the Americas, CVD represents about 38% of noncommunicable disease deaths.
- A roadmap for secondary prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean is warranted.
- Simple and practical guidelines should be developed and implemented.
- PAHO proposes a realistic and efficient prevention coalition plan in Latin America to fight CVD.
- The inclusion of the health system through health workers is highly recommended for a successful nationwide preventive program.
How to Cite:
Avezum Á, Perel P, Oliveira GBF, Lopez-Jaramillo P, Restrepo G, Loustalot F, et al.. Challenges and Opportunities to Scale Up Cardiovascular Disease Secondary Prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean. Global Heart. 2018;13(2):83–91. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.gheart.2017.05.002
Published on
01 Jun 2018.
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