Around 300 residents of Puente Alto participated in the free day "Take your pressure"

Every May 17 is commemorated the World Day of Arterial Hypertension, activity aimed at promoting awareness and prevention efforts, diagnose and control high blood pressure, condition that is the main risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

In Chile the condition of arterial hypertension is 27,3% being more frequent in older people, reaching a 73,3% prevalence in adults over 65 years of age. This condition represents the main risk factor, which is blamed for the highest burden of death in the country, particularly in cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular and renal.

Within the framework of the commemoration of this day, last Tuesday, May 17 in the Plaza de Puente Alto a free day entitled "TAKE YOUR PRESSURE" was held, this activity was organized by the Center for New Drugs for Hypertension (CENDHY), Chilean Society of Hypertension (SChH) and the Municipal Corporation of Puente Alto.

The activity had 15 stands installed in the nerve center of the commune and was assisted by certified TENS and specialist nurses, who took the blood pressure of all interested attendees. In addition, public attention was provided clarifying queries and doubts regarding cardiovascular diseases.

The activity was attended by doctors from the Chilean Society of Hypertension such as the Dr. Jorge E. Jalil, Principal Investigator at CENDHY; DRA. María Paz Ocaranza, Principal Investigator at CENDHY; Dr. Juan Ramon Soto, Cardiologist of the Chilean Society of Hypertension and the DRA. Carolina Aguilar, Nephrologist of the Chilean Society of Hypertension.

During the day, educational materials such as triptychs and audiovisual capsules were also delivered., where it was explained how to measure blood pressure at home, Treatments, risk factors associated with hypertension and the benefits of adopting an active and healthy life. The day took place from 9:30 to 16:00 hours, reaching approximately 350 residents of the Puente Alto Commune.

Source CENDHY