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  • World Hypertension Day 2023

  • May 17th 2023
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    Hypertension is the leading medical risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), and CVD is the leading cause of death in Europe. Excess salt intake is one of the main causes of hypertension. On World Hypertension Day, the European Heart Network calls for policymakers to support food reformulation initiatives and the implementation of other salt reduction strategies that promote cardiovascular health at the population level.

     

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  • HYPERMARKER: Horizon Europe grant for research into better, personalised treatment for high blood pressure

  • April 18th 2023
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    An international research team received a 10 million euro grant from Horizon Europe and UK Research and Innovation to roll out the HYPERMARKER project.

    The HYPERMARKER team, including EHN, will develop and test tools supported by artificial intelligence that allow clinicians to select the best treatment for each individual patient with high blood pressure. The consortium is made up of 12 partners who are world leaders in health data science, patient advocacy and industry.

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  • International Women’s Day 2023: 8 MEPs join EHN to advocate for gender equity in CVD

  • March 09th 2023
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    On 8 March 2023, on International Women’s Day, the European Heart Network (EHN) affirmed its commitment to advocating for gender equity in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention, diagnosis, patient care, and research. Eight members of the European Parliament collaborated with EHN in spreading awareness on the key areas of gender equity in cardiovascular health, including Frances Fitzgerald (EPP, Ireland), Sirpa Pietikäinen (EPP, Finland), Stelios Kympouropoulos (EPP, Greece), Patrizia Toia (S&D, Italy), István Ujhelyi (S&D, Hungary), Juozas Olekas (Renew, Lithuania) and MEP Heart Group Co-Chairs Maria da Graça Carvalho (EPP, Portugal) and Brando Benifei (S&D, Italy). 

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