President's Message -April 2008

Challenges in Management of Hypertension

Hypertension is the most frequent modifiable risk factor for heart failure and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Its prevalence is reaching epidemic proportions in many developed and developing countries. However, in spite of advances in pharmacologic therapy, its rate of control worldwide is poor and its management is less than optimal. The ....

From the Editor

The 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of Egyptian Hypertension Society

I was honored to be the president of the 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Egyptian Hypertension Society that was held at Cairo Fairmont Hotel in Heliopolis from 9th to 11th April 2008....