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[Arterial hypertension in Spain]
1Grupo Gallego de Estudios Cardiovasculares. Asociación de Estudios Biomédicos de Galicia (BIOMEGA), La Coruña.
Revista Espanola De Cardiologia
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Cardiologists have a limited role in arterial hypertension (AHT) research and funding in Spain. This paper reviews AHT
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
Context:
- Arterial hypertension (AHT) is a significant public health concern in Spain.
- The conference paper reviews the current diagnostic and therapeutic landscape of AHT.
- It examines the evolution of AHT management and research over recent years.
Purpose:
- To analyze the current status of arterial hypertension (AHT) in Spain.
- To assess the involvement of cardiologists in AHT research and publications.
- To propose an enhanced role for cardiologists in AHT diagnosis, treatment, education, and research.
Summary:
- The paper reviews the diagnostic and therapeutic status of arterial hypertension (AHT) in Spain.
- It highlights the low participation of cardiologists as principal investigators in AHT research funded by the Fondo de Investigación Sanitaria.
- An assessment of AHT publications and a proposal for the future role of cardiologists are presented.
Impact:
- This review aims to stimulate greater involvement of cardiologists in addressing the public health challenge of AHT.
- It seeks to improve the quality and quantity of AHT research and clinical practice in Spain.
- The findings may inform strategies to enhance the role of cardiologists in hypertension management and research.