Development of the roadmap for reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality through the detection, treatment and control of hypertension in Africa : report of a working group of the PAS CAR Hypertension Task Force : meeting report

The fourth Pan-African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR) hypertension taskforce meeting was held at the Yaoundé Hilton Hotel on 16 March 2016. Its main goals were to update and facilitate understanding of the PASCAR roadmap for the control of hypertension on the continent, to refine the PASCAR hyperten...

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Published in:Cardiovascular Journal of Africa 2016-05, Vol.27 (3), p.200-202
Main Authors: Allawaye, Lucien, Balde, Dadier, Djomou, Armel, Kaki, Kimbally, Kuate, Liliane Mfeukeu, Kane, Abdoul, Damourou, Jean Marie, Mousse, Latif, Ba, Serigne Abdou, Nkoa, Jean Louis, Nganou, Christ Nadege, Dzudie, Anastase, Mipinda, Jean Bruno, Anzouan-Kacou, Jean-Baptiste, Nzisabira, Jolis, Nebie, Lucie, Nouhom, Ouane, Menanga, Alain, Kingue, Samuel, Kramoh, Euloge
Format: Article
Language:English
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Africa
Hypertension
PASCAR
Policy
Roadmap
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Summary:The fourth Pan-African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR) hypertension taskforce meeting was held at the Yaoundé Hilton Hotel on 16 March 2016. Its main goals were to update and facilitate understanding of the PASCAR roadmap for the control of hypertension on the continent, to refine the PASCAR hypertension algorithm, and to discuss the next steps of the PASCAR hypertension policy, including how the PASCAR initiative can be customised at country level. The formation of the PASCAR coalition against hypertension, the writing group and the current status of the PASCAR hypertension policy document as well as the algorithm were presented to delegates representing 12 French-speaking countries. The urgency to finalise the continental policy was recognised and consensus was achieved by discussion on the main points and strategy. Relevant scientific issues were discussed and comments were received on all points, including how the algorithm could be simplified and made more accessible for implementation at primary healthcare centres.
ISSN:1995-1892
1680-0745