Healthcare ProfessionalsMeeting an Urgent Medical NeedsCardiovascular disease (heart disease) is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, accounting for approximately 17 million deaths annually, or one in every three deaths. Where blood pressure management is concerned, organizations like the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognize the critical role of healthcare professionals in motivating patient behavior. Getting patients to eat healthy and to control their blood pressure levels is essential. But it requires considerable involvement and guidance on the part of healthcare professionals. |