Challenges and Opportunities to Scale Up Cardiovascular Disease Secondary Prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Álvaro Avezum;
Pablo Perel 
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Gustavo BF Oliveira;
Patricio Lopez-Jaramillo;
Gustavo Restrepo;
Fleetwood Loustalot;
Andrea Srur;
Reinaldo de La Noval;
Kenneth I Connell;
Salvador Cruz-Flores;
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Lenildo de Moura;
Gabriela Castellac;
Antonio C Mattos;
Pedro Ordunez;
(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
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Gustavo BF Oliveira;
Patricio Lopez-Jaramillo;
Gustavo Restrepo;
Fleetwood Loustalot;
Andrea Srur;
Reinaldo de La Noval;
Kenneth I Connell;
Salvador Cruz-Flores;
+4 more...
Lenildo de Moura;
Gabriela Castellac;
Antonio C Mattos;
Pedro Ordunez;
(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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