15^th World Heart Congress

Hypertension and Vascular Medicine

Hypertension remains the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and contributes significantly to stroke, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, peripheral vascular disease, and premature mortality. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, uncontrolled hypertension continues to affect millions of individuals worldwide. Vascular medicine complements hypertension management by addressing disorders affecting arteries, veins, and microvascular circulation through comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and evidence-based therapies. Recent innovations in ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, vascular imaging, precision medicine, lifestyle interventions, and digital health technologies are improving cardiovascular risk assessment and long-term disease management.

This session will explore advances in hypertension management, vascular biology, endothelial dysfunction, arterial stiffness, peripheral arterial disease, aortic disorders, and emerging therapeutic strategies. Experts will discuss international hypertension guidelines, resistant hypertension, novel antihypertensive agents, catheter-based therapies, cardiovascular prevention, and multidisciplinary approaches to vascular health. Participants will gain valuable insights into clinical research, technological innovations, and personalized treatment strategies that improve vascular function, reduce cardiovascular risk, and enhance long-term patient outcomes.