1. High Blood Pressure, the Silent Killer: How Can We Do better in Wales?
MediWales Connects Conference
High Blood Pressure, the Silent Killer:
How Can We Do better in Wales?
2nd July 2019

2. The Size of the Problem within Wales

3. but…

4. In total across Wales…

5. Across Wales, the numbers of people with hypertension treated to target are falling…
Source: BHF analysis of QOF data 2017/18 (150/90 target)

6. Treatment for high BP significantly reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and all- cause mortality
Every 10mmHg reduction in systolic BP reduces the risk of major Cardiovascular events by 20%
Treatment is very effective at lowering BP and improving outcomes

7. High Blood Pressure, The Silent Killer
Wales Atlas of Variation, how data can support improving cardiovascular care: Dr Jonathan Goodfellow, National Clinical Lead, Wales Cardiac Network
Innovative approaches to community Blood Pressure programmes: The learning from BHF funded programmes: Rhiannon Edwards, BHF CVD Clinical Development Coordinator for Wales.
May Measurement Month Campaign: Dr Barry McDonnell, Reader in Cardiovascular Physiology, Cardiff Metropolitan University
5 mins for questions.