Learning objectives

After watching this webinar, participants will: 

• be aware of hypertension prevalence among migrants to Europe;
• understand the challenges of diagnosing and managing hypertension in migrants to Europe; and
• be informed about strategies for optimal cardiovascular prevention in migrants to Europe.

Needs assessment and expected educational outcome

To reduce inequalities in the management of hypertension in special populations such as African and Southeast Asian migrants to Europe – particularly women – who exhibit a prevalence of high blood pressure.

Note: Obesity, education, physical activity, and smoking are important contributors to the hypertension. Recent studies of male African asylum-seekers arriving in Europe revealed progressive impairment of cardiovascular risk factors such as blood pressure and fasting blood glucose levels. 

Main topic

• Hypertension

Related topics

• Hypertension - Clinical
• Hypertension - Epidemiology, Prognosis, Outcome
• Preventive Cardiology - Risk Factors and Prevention
• Cardiovascular Disease in Special Populations

Session information

This webinar is designed for Cardiologists, Hypertension Experts, Internists and primary care physicians.

During the webinar, you will be encouraged to send your questions by chat and interact with our key opinion leaders who will provide live feedback.

Technical settings

The webinar is available on PC and tablets. The use of a smartphone is not recommended.

To answer the MCQs during the live, you must allow pop-up windows.

A high-speed Internet connection is required (minimum 2 Mbps).