Author: mzelenkovski
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World-renowned Researcher Receives “Excellence Award for Hypertension Risk Reduction” – World Hypertension Day 17 May 2025
Professor Prabhakaran Dorairaj is the Executive Director of the Centre for Chronic Disease Control, New Delhi, a Distinguished Professor of the Public Health Foundation of India and President-Elect of the…
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Taking action on homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is a rare inherited condition that causes dangerously high levels of LDL cholesterol from birth, leading to severe cardiovascular complications and early mortality. Despite affecting approximately…
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Saving lives from often silent but serious pulmonary hypertension – World Hypertension Day
Today is #PulmonaryHypertensionDay, a moment to raise awareness about pulmonary hypertension (PH). Because its early symptoms, including shortness of breath, chest pain, and dizziness, are frequently misunderstood, PH is frequently…
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Pulmonary Hypertension Day 2025: A Patient Advocate’s Perspective
Pulmonary hypertension is a life-altering condition that often goes undetected until it’s advanced. This Pulmonary Hypertension Day, let’s shine a light on this silent disease, support early diagnosis, and stand…
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WHF Statement on Health Systems Strengthening and Financing for NCDs
The following statement was prepared by the World Heart Federation in response to the UN Multistakeholder Hearing on NCD’s panel discussion on Reshaping and Strengthening Health Systems and All Forms…
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WHF President Prof. Jagat Narula Delivers Key Statement at UN Hearing on NCDs and Mental Health
This statement was delivered by Prof. Jagat Narula, President of the World Heart Federation, at the UN Multistakeholder Hearing on NCDs in response to a panel discussion on Tackling the…
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CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH TAKES CENTRE STAGE WITH NEW MEP GROUP
A significant step forward in addressing the leading cause of death in Europe took place with the official launch of the MEP Cardiovascular Health Group in the European Parliament. Chaired…
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WORLD CHAGAS DISEASE DAY 2025 – Six Commitments Against Chagas Disease
On 14 April, World Chagas Disease Day, member organizations of the Global Chagas Coalition are sharing and encouraging the adoption of six commitments to their goal of doing more to…
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Heart Café ACC 2025: A Global Hub for Collaboration and Innovation
The World Heart Federation (WHF) Heart Café at the ACC Congress 2025 in Chicago provided an exceptional platform for global leaders, healthcare professionals, and advocates to come together and engage…
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Don’t miss a moment: World Heart Federation together with 14 institutions launches World Adherence Day to save lives and improve health
GENEVA, 27 March 2025: Millions of lives—and billions in healthcare costs—are at stake due to one critical but often ignored issue: failure to follow treatment plans. The World Heart Federation…