2026 Latin American consensus for the management of patients with hypertension and cardio-renal and metabolic disturbances: endorsed by the Latin American Society of Hypertension, the Iberoamerican Hy
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- Hypertension is the main risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Latin America, affecting 20-40% of adults and causing over two million deaths annually.
- High prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) in Latin America is influenced by ethnic, economic, geographic, and cultural factors, particularly metabolic disturbances like type 2 diabetes (DM2), obesity, and metabolic syndrome.
- Overweight and obesity rates in Latin America have risen significantly, reaching 10-20% in children, 30-40% in adolescents, and 60-70% in adults.
- Low awareness, treatment, and control rates of CVRF in Latin America contribute to high cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, especially in patients with metabolic disorders.
- The 2026 LATAM consensus provides updated recommendations for managing hypertension and associated CVRF, endorsed by major hypertension organizations, aiming to improve awareness, treatment, and control in the region.