World Hypertension Day is observed every May 17th with the objective to raise awareness and promote hypertension prevention, detection and control. High blood pressure is still the main risk factor to develop cardiovascular disease.

More than one billion people around the world live with hypertension (high blood pressure). This asymptomatic condition, often called “silent killer”, is a major cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide. Around half of people living with hypertension are unaware of their condition, putting them at risk of avoidable medical complications and death.

For over 30 years, Menarini has been committed to fighting hypertension by making innovative drugs available for the patients and by disseminating awareness on cardiovascular risk.

In the context of this day, Prof. G. Mancia, one of the most prominent hypertension experts worldwide and chairperson of the Guidelines by the European Society of Hypertension (ESH), talks about:

• The main challenges to control blood pressure 

In the context of the World Hypertension Day, Prof. G. Mancia, one of the most prominent hypertension experts worldwide and chairperson of the guidelines by the European Society of Hypertension (ESH), talks about the main challenges to control blood pressure.

• How to overcome barriers in blood pressure management  

In the context of the World Hypertension Day, Prof. G. Mancia, one of the most prominent hypertension experts worldwide and chairperson of the guidelines by the European Society of Hypertension (ESH), talks about some actions that are being taken to overcome barriers in blood pressure management.