In line with national trends, and given the high prevalence of hypertension and gaps in the registration of noncommunicable diseases in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina, the HEARTS strategy was implemented to strengthen hypertension management and cardiovascular disease prevention in primary care settings. During the 2024–2025 period, 16 public health centers in the Southern region were selected. A situational assessment was conducted through analysis of local data and use of a structured intervention registry to identify resources, training, and care processes.
All centers established territorial working groups, ensured the availability of essential medications, and adopted validated blood pressure monitors and proper measurement technique. Local strategies were established, such as laboratory alerts, collective interventions, and implementation of clinical pathways.
The HEARTS strategy facilitated team engagement and interdisciplinary work. Although challenges remain regarding supply logistics and patient adherence to collective interventions, the model enabled optimization of local management of noncommunicable diseases