HEARTS in the Americas vs Vivifrail

HEARTS IN THE AMERICAS Clinical Tools and Resources for Cardiovascular Health HEARTS in the Americas is a free mobile application from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), designed to support health professionals in cardiovascular disease prevention, risk assessment, hypertension management, and clinical decision-making in primary health care. Previously known as CardioCal, the application has evolved into a comprehensive platform combining clinical calculators, standardized treatment pathways, scientific publications, technical documents, educational resources, and information about HEARTS events and webinars. MAIN FEATURES CARDIOVASCULAR RISK ASSESSMENT Estimate 10-year cardiovascular risk using the World Health Organization (WHO) 2019 cardiovascular risk prediction charts, adapted to the regions of the Americas. Includes laboratory-based and non-laboratory-based assessment options. HYPERTENSION DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT Access practical tools and guidance for hypertension detection, blood pressure assessment, and clinical management, supporting the implementation of the HEARTS initiative in primary health care. ADDITIONAL CLINICAL CALCULATORS Use complementary clinical tools, including Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation, to support cardiovascular risk assessment and clinical practice. HEARTS CLINICAL PATHWAYS Explore standardized, country-specific clinical pathways and treatment protocols for hypertension and cardiovascular risk management, supporting evidence-based clinical decisions. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS AND TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS Access scientific publications, technical documents, clinical guidelines, and reference materials related to cardiovascular health, hypertension prevention, and the HEARTS initiative. EVENTS, WEBINARS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES Stay informed about HEARTS events, webinars, regional meetings, and educational activities for health professionals across the Americas. OFFLINE ACCESS Consult selected clinical pathways and reference documents without an internet connection, facilitating access to essential resources in settings with limited connectivity. MULTILINGUAL ACCESS Use the application in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. WHO IS THIS APPLICATION FOR? HEARTS is primarily designed for physicians, nurses, and other health professionals involved in cardiovascular disease prevention, hypertension management, and primary health care. It also provides educational information for individuals interested in cardiovascular health. IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER The clinical calculators and resources are intended to support, not replace, professional medical judgment. Cardiovascular risk estimates and treatment recommendations should be interpreted by qualified health professionals according to individual patient characteristics and applicable clinical guidelines. The application is not intended for self-diagnosis or self-medication. HEARTS IN THE AMERICAS Supporting the implementation of the HEARTS initiative and strengthening cardiovascular health services across the Americas.

Vivifrail App está dirigida a monitores, preparadores físicos, profesionales en el ámbito de la salud, personal médico y no médico de residencias de ancianos, así como a profesionales en el ámbito de las Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte, Enfermería y Fisioterapia encargados del cuidado de mayores de 70 años. Esta App permite clasificar a las personas mayores, basándose en las conclusiones realizadas en el marco del proyecto Erasmus+ denominado Vivifrail (www.vivifrail.com), en función de su riesgo de pérdida de capacidad funcional, dependencia y riesgo de caídas. Una vez el anciano ha sido categorizado, la App propone la realización de un programa individualizado de entrenamiento físico multicomponente para la prevención de la fragilidad y caídas en mayores de 70 años (© Mikel Izquierdo. Programa multicomponente de ejercicio físico para la prevención de la fragilidad y el riesgo de caídas, 2017) El programa de entrenamiento físico multicomponente está basado en una serie de ejercicios que permitirán, dependiendo del nivel de capacidad funcional del anciano (limitación grave, limitación moderada y limitación leve), y permitirá desarrollar: • La fuerza y la potencia, tanto de brazos como de piernas. • El equilibrio y la marcha, con el fin de evitar las caídas. • La flexibilidad. • La resistencia mediante ejercicios de cardiovascular. Siguiendo estos sencillos programas, un anciano puede mejorar la capacidad funcional, así como evitar el síndrome de fragilidad y riesgo de caídas. Esta App permite: - Trabajar con varios ancianos. - Cribado de la fragilidad y riesgo de caídas. - Seguimiento de programa de ejercicio físico multicomponente. - Realizar correctamente los ejercicios gracias a sus completas y sencillas explicaciones, así como a los vídeos que acompañan cada ejercicio." The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.