Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke prevention have been priorities for Health Innovation North West Coast since we were first established.
We continue to support the NHS national ambitions for CVD and ambitions in the North West Coast to reduce heart attacks and strokes, with a strong focus on health inequalities.
The North West Coast continues to have some of the highest numbers of patients who suffer from these conditions and some of the highest numbers of deaths in England. This places a huge economic burden on the NHS and other services. Incidence, mortality and premature deaths are higher in disadvantaged groups and areas of social deprivation and Health Innovation North West Coast is committed to tackling these health inequalities.
Find out more about our national and local programmes of work
Atrial Fibrillation
We have contributed to various Atrial Fibrillation focused projects, both nationally and locally.
Blood Pressure
As part of the wider CVD prevention programme, we are supporting local work to reduce hypertension and support primary care colleagues to optimise care for people with high blood pressure.
Chronic Kidney Disease
We are supporting a chronic kidney disease (CKD) project utilising novel smart technology to accurately detect CKD in the community.
Heart Failure
As part of a national Heart Failure (HF) programme, we are supporting local work to promote early diagnosis and optimised long-term management, reduce hospital admissions, and improve the quality of life for patients living with HF.
Lipids Management
We are working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to reduce cardiovascular risk by improving lipid management and the diagnosis and treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia.
Previous programmes
Long term conditions
Proactive management of Long Term Conditions (LTCS), part of the NHS@Home programme.