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View article: Immunization and cardiovascular disease in Latin America. The CorVacc study: rationale and design
Immunization and cardiovascular disease in Latin America. The CorVacc study: rationale and design Open
View article: Inmunización y enfermedad cardiovascular en América Latina. El estudio CorVacc: fundamento y diseño
Inmunización y enfermedad cardiovascular en América Latina. El estudio CorVacc: fundamento y diseño Open
This study will provide insight into the impact of influenza and pneumococcus vaccinations in Latin American populations and the barriers preventing the immunization targets from being actualized. Hopefully, this will help to facilitate th…
View article: Association of Abnormal Cardiac Biomarkers and Cardiovascular Complications, with Mortality in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Latin America
Association of Abnormal Cardiac Biomarkers and Cardiovascular Complications, with Mortality in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Latin America Open
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted a correlation between cardiac complications and elevated cardiac biomarkers, which are linked to poorer clinical outcomes. Objective: This study aims to determine the clinical impact of car…
View article: Central American and Caribbean Consensus Document for the Optimal Management of Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation Endorsed by the Central American and Caribbean Society of Arterial Hypertension and Cardiovascular Prevention
Central American and Caribbean Consensus Document for the Optimal Management of Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation Endorsed by the Central American and Caribbean Society of Arterial Hypertension and Cardiovascular Prevention Open
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in adults. Prevention of the ischaemic risk with oral anticoagulants (OACs) is widely recommended, and current clinical guidelines recommend direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) as prefe…
View article: Latin-American Registry of Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19: Final Results
Latin-American Registry of Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19: Final Results Open
Background: Socioeconomic factors contribute to a more severe impact of COVID-19 in Latin American and Caribbean (LA&C) countries than in developed countries. Patients with a severe or critical illness can develop respiratory and cardiovas…
View article: Blood pressure telemonitoring and telemedicine, a Latin America perspective
Blood pressure telemonitoring and telemedicine, a Latin America perspective Open
A transcendent issue is the need to make the population aware of the benefits of taking blood pressure to avoid complications of hypertension, and in this scenario, promote the creation of teleconsultation mechanisms for the follow-up of p…
View article: Latin-American Registry of Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19: Final Results
Latin-American Registry of Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19: Final Results Open
Background COVID-19 is a global disease caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Patients with a severe or critical illness can develop respiratory and cardiovascular complications. This study aimed to de…
View article: Blood pressure telemonitoring and telemedicine for hypertension management—positions, expectations and feasibility of Latin–American practitioners. SURVEY carried out by several cardiology and hypertension societies of the Americas
Blood pressure telemonitoring and telemedicine for hypertension management—positions, expectations and feasibility of Latin–American practitioners. SURVEY carried out by several cardiology and hypertension societies of the Americas Open
To assess the opinion of Latin–American physicians on remote blood pressure monitoring and telehealth for hypertension management. Cross-sectional survey of physicians residing in Latin–America. The study was conducted by the Mexico Hypert…
View article: El control de la hipertensión arterial, una asignatura pendiente
El control de la hipertensión arterial, una asignatura pendiente Open
RESUMEN El adecuado diagnóstico, tratamiento y control de la hipertensión arterial (HTA) continúa siendo una asignatura pendiente en nuestro intento de reducir la incidencia de mortalidad cardiovascular prematura y discapacidades, siendo e…
View article: Leishmaniasis and Heart
Leishmaniasis and Heart Open
As one of the neglected tropical diseases, leishmaniasis is defined as a parasitic communicable disease that is most prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, affecting especially populations living in poverty.It has a profound negati…
View article: The World Heart Observatory: Harnessing the Power of Data for Cardiovascular Health
The World Heart Observatory: Harnessing the Power of Data for Cardiovascular Health Open
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s number one cause of death, claiming an estimated 18.6 million lives in 2019. That statistic is staggering. Most importantly, an estimated 80 percent of deaths from heart disease and stroke could …
View article: Latin-American Ambulatory Blood Pressure Registry (MAPA-LATAM): An urgent need
Latin-American Ambulatory Blood Pressure Registry (MAPA-LATAM): An urgent need Open
Hypertension (HT) is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Although it is a global problem, independently of economic situation, region, race or culture, the data available on Latin America are limited. Clinical gu…
View article: Considerations and Guidance for the Structure, Organisation, and Operation of Cardiometabolic Prevention Units: A Consensus Statement of the Inter-American Society of Cardiology
Considerations and Guidance for the Structure, Organisation, and Operation of Cardiometabolic Prevention Units: A Consensus Statement of the Inter-American Society of Cardiology Open
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income regions such as Latin America. This is because of the combination and interaction in different proportions of a high prevale…
View article: Registro Latinoamericano de monitorización ambulatoria de la presión arterial (MAPA-LATAM): una necesidad urgente
Registro Latinoamericano de monitorización ambulatoria de la presión arterial (MAPA-LATAM): una necesidad urgente Open
La hipertensión arterial (HTA) es el principal factor de riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular. Aunque es un problema global, independiente de la situación económica, región, raza o cultura, los datos disponibles con respecto a Latinoamérica…
View article: Tuberculosis and the Heart
Tuberculosis and the Heart Open
Acquired tuberculosis continues to be a challenge worldwide. Although tuberculosis has been considered a global public health emergency, it remains poorly controlled in many countries. Despite being primarily a pulmonary disease, tuberculo…
View article: Ambulatory Patients with Cardiometabolic Disease and Without Evidence of COVID-19 During the Pandemic. The CorCOVID LATAM Study
Ambulatory Patients with Cardiometabolic Disease and Without Evidence of COVID-19 During the Pandemic. The CorCOVID LATAM Study Open
Patients with cardiometabolic disease but without clinical evidence of COVID-19 showed significant medication non-adherence, especially in secondary prevention patients. Deterioration in lifestyle habits and appearance of depressive sympto…
View article: Latin-American Registry of Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19: Rationale and Design of the CARDIO COVID 19-20 Registry
Latin-American Registry of Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19: Rationale and Design of the CARDIO COVID 19-20 Registry Open
The CARDIO COVID 19-20 Registry will characterize the in-hospital population diagnosed with COVID-19 in Latin America in order to identify risk factors for worsening of cardiovascular comorbidities or for the appearance of cardiovascular c…
View article: Supplementary Material for: Chikungunya and the Heart
Supplementary Material for: Chikungunya and the Heart Open
Introduction: Neglected tropical diseases are a group of communicable diseases that occur in tropical and subtropical conditions and are closely related to poverty and inadequate sanitation conditions. Among these entities, c…
View article: Chikungunya and the Heart
Chikungunya and the Heart Open
Introduction: Neglected tropical diseases are a group of communicable diseases that occur in tropical and subtropical conditions and are closely related to poverty and inadequate sanitation conditions. Among these entities, c…
View article: World Heart Federation Roadmap for Hypertension – A 2021 Update
World Heart Federation Roadmap for Hypertension – A 2021 Update Open
The World Heart Federation (WHF) Roadmap series covers a large range of cardiovascular conditions. These Roadmaps identify potential roadblocks and their solutions to improve the prevention, detection and management of cardiovascular disea…
View article: Tromboembolismo pulmonar agudo en tiempos de SARS-CoV-2: diagnóstico y tratamiento
Tromboembolismo pulmonar agudo en tiempos de SARS-CoV-2: diagnóstico y tratamiento Open
There is a clear association between novel coronavirus 2 infection and the diagnosis of venous thromboembolic disease, as a cosequence of the development of a systemic inflammatory response syndrome due to the activation of the coagulation…
View article: Ending support for medical organisations puts the world at risk
Ending support for medical organisations puts the world at risk Open
View article: Impact of the Pandemic on NonInfected Cardiometabolic Patients: A Survey in Countries of Latin America—Rationale and Design of the CorCOVID LATAM Study
Impact of the Pandemic on NonInfected Cardiometabolic Patients: A Survey in Countries of Latin America—Rationale and Design of the CorCOVID LATAM Study Open
View article: Position statement of the Interamerican Society of Cardiology (IASC) on the current guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of arterial hypertension 2017–2020
Position statement of the Interamerican Society of Cardiology (IASC) on the current guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of arterial hypertension 2017–2020 Open
View article: May measurement month 2017: Latin America
May measurement month 2017: Latin America Open
Objectives: To raise awareness of blood pressure, measured by number of countries involved, number of people screened, and number of people who have untreated or inadequately treated hypertension. Methods: An opportunistic cross-sectional …
View article: Neglected Tropical Diseases and Other Infectious Diseases Affecting the Heart. The NET-Heart Project: Rationale and Design
Neglected Tropical Diseases and Other Infectious Diseases Affecting the Heart. The NET-Heart Project: Rationale and Design Open
The NET-Heart project is an innovative collaborative initiative created to assess burden and impact of NTDs and other infectious diseases in CVD. NTDs can no longer be ignored and must be prioritised on the health and research agenda. This…
View article: Latin American Consensus on the management of hypertension in the patient with diabetes and the metabolic syndrome
Latin American Consensus on the management of hypertension in the patient with diabetes and the metabolic syndrome Open
: The prevalence of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and the metabolic syndrome continues to increase in Latin America, while the rates of diagnosis, treatment and control of these disorders remain low. The frequency of the ris…
View article: Clinical Impact of the Polypill for Cardiovascular Prevention in Latin America: A Consensus Statement of the Inter-American Society of Cardiology
Clinical Impact of the Polypill for Cardiovascular Prevention in Latin America: A Consensus Statement of the Inter-American Society of Cardiology Open
The burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is increasing, particularly in low-middle-income countries such as most of Latin America. This region presents specific socioeconomic characteristics, generating a high incidence of CVD despite e…
View article: Relationship of C-reactive protein reduction to cardiovascular event reduction following treatment with canakinumab: a secondary analysis from the CANTOS randomised controlled trial
Relationship of C-reactive protein reduction to cardiovascular event reduction following treatment with canakinumab: a secondary analysis from the CANTOS randomised controlled trial Open
View article: Effect of interleukin-1β inhibition with canakinumab on incident lung cancer in patients with atherosclerosis: exploratory results from a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Effect of interleukin-1β inhibition with canakinumab on incident lung cancer in patients with atherosclerosis: exploratory results from a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Open