Challenges and Opportunities to Scale Up Cardiovascular Disease Secondary Prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Avezum, Á; Perel, P
; Oliveira, GB; Lopez-Jaramillo, P; Restrepo, G; Loustalot, F; Srur, A; de La Noval, R; Connell, KI; Cruz-Flores, S; +4 more...de Moura, L; Castellac, G; Mattos, AC; Ordunez, P and
(2018)
Challenges and Opportunities to Scale Up Cardiovascular Disease Secondary Prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean.
GLOBAL HEART, 13 (2).
pp. 83-91.
ISSN 2211-8160
DOI: 10.1016/j.gheart.2017.05.002
; Oliveira, GB; Lopez-Jaramillo, P; Restrepo, G; Loustalot, F; Srur, A; de La Noval, R; Connell, KI; Cruz-Flores, S; +4 more...de Moura, L; Castellac, G; Mattos, AC; Ordunez, P and
(2018)
Challenges and Opportunities to Scale Up Cardiovascular Disease Secondary Prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean.
GLOBAL HEART, 13 (2).
pp. 83-91.
ISSN 2211-8160
DOI: 10.1016/j.gheart.2017.05.002
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.
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