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

CESCAS is a benchmark in research and action to improve cardiovascular health in South America that operates in the Chronic Diseases Department of the Instituto de Efectividad Clínica y Sanitaria (IECS), and works to close the gap between knowledge and its implementation in the community and in health services.

Career and notable studies

Our path

Since its creation in 2009 as one of the 10 global centers of excellence, CESCAS has led research and training initiatives in cardiovascular health.

CESCAS: Population Cohort Study

This is the first scientific study with long-term follow-up that allows us to understand the state of cardiovascular health, and its risk factors, in inhabitants of the Southern Cone (Argentina, Chile and Uruguay).

PRISA Study

Exploring risk factors and innovative solutions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the Southern Cone.

Scientific Contributions in Cardiovascular Health

Our projects

We have more than 90 scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years.