Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Health for South America (CESCAS)

CESCAS carries out a wide range of research projects on cardiovascular diseases, with the aim of improving the prevention, treatment and quality of care for these diseases in South America.

Working conditions, quality of life and training of paid caregivers of people over 60 years of age in a city in Argentina.

October 2023- April 2025
  • Projects of the Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Health for the Southern Cone (CESCAS)

Impact on the personal and work life of women caregivers of patients over 60 years of age who require palliative care: an exploratory study in Buenos Aires

November 2023- November 2024
  • Projects of the Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Health for the Southern Cone (CESCAS)

PRIMECare Trial: Preventing Ischemic Heart Disease with mHealth, electronic decision support, and Community Health Workers

August 2022-July 2025
  • Projects of the Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Health for the Southern Cone (CESCAS)

Comprehensive approach to strengthen the prevention and care of diabetes in vulnerable populations within the Public Health System in Argentina

October 2020-January 2024
  • Projects of the Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Health for the Southern Cone (CESCAS)

Evaluation of policies and programs to improve environments that promote physical activity and nutrition to reduce obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Argentina.

September 2014 – September 2017
  • Projects, Chronic Cardiovascular Health Projects, Projects of the Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Health for the Southern Cone (CESCAS), Chronic Diseases Projects

Evaluation of the effectiveness of peer mentoring and self-monitoring to improve the management and control of high blood pressure in a vulnerable population in Argentina

February 2017 – February 2018 
  • Projects, Chronic Cardiovascular Health Projects, Projects of the Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Health for the Southern Cone (CESCAS), Chronic Diseases Projects