BP ProAction Bulgaria

Description

BP ProAction BG is a program of annual, comprehensive care intended for patients with difficult to control arterial hypertension. The program includes GPs, cardiologists and different specialists in the field of internal diseases and neurology. The main idea is to promote different techniques of out of office BP measurement and assessment of target organ damage together with risk-based strategies dedicated to better control of blood pressure and concomitant cardiovascular risk profile. The program includes educational activities for medical specialists and patients in order to achieve more deep involvement in the field of management of the disease. The main goal is to promote successful examples in the field.

Program launch date

2022 and ongoing

Responsible entity

Bulgarian Hypertension League

Available results and quality metrics

Increase the number of controlled patients with difficult to control hypertension up to 70%. A comprehensive plan for stepwise approach based on TOD assessment and treatment provided to participating physicians

Limitations / comments

The plan includes to increase the number of GP involved in the program. Based on the results a set of additional laboratory and instrumental tests are proposed to the NHIF to be covered at national level