Patient Involvement
In iCARE4CVD we involve patients via our Patient Advisory Board and our Patient Panels. See below how you can get invovled.
How do we involve patients?
Patients are an important part of iCARE4CVD, helping to ensure that the project’s research reflects the needs and experiences of people living with cardiovascular disease.
Through patient panels and the Patient Advisory Board, patients and patient representatives contribute their perspectives throughout the project. They provide input on research activities, help researchers better understand patient needs and priorities, and advise on how project results and information are communicated.
By bringing the patient perspective into the research process, iCARE4CVD aims to develop approaches to personalised cardiovascular care that are not only scientifically robust, but also relevant and meaningful to the people they are intended to support.
Meet our Patient Advisory Board
University of Cape Town
Dr. Sarah Kraus
University of Cape Town
Prof Ntobeko Ntusi
Patient Panels
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How to get involved?
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most common cause of death worldwide and have an incredibly large impact on people’s lives and wellbeing. The combination of an ageing population, unhealthy lifestyle, and increased numbers of risk factors, like hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease has led to a rise in the number of patients with CVDs, reaching over 85 million in Europe alone.
Despite scientific advancements, the combination of risk factors linked to CVDs and the presence of co-morbidities have made treatment difficult, making it urgent to address the complexity of CVDs.
The iCARE4CVD vision is to work towards a future where CVDs are better understood, more effectively treated, and less devastating for individuals and communities.
