HEARTS in the Americas

​​​​HEARTS in the Americas is a country-led initiative, spearheaded by Ministries of Health with the participation of local stakeholders and technical support from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The initiative aims to integrate transparently and progressively into existing health services to promote the adoption of global best practices in the prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and improve service performance through better hypertension management and integrated cardio-renal-metabolic risk management, with an emphasis on primary health care. Currently, 34 countries in the region are committed to HEARTS, with more than 10,950 health centers implementing the initiative. Collectively, these centers serve approximately 50 million adults. By 2027, the HEARTS model will be the standard for cardiovascular risk management, including hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia, in primary health care throughout the Americas.