Adapting to the Challenges in the Management of Hypertension and Dyslipidemia

The Philippine Society of Hypertension (PSH) and the Philippine Lipid & Atherosclerotic Society (PLAS) held their 24th Joint Annual Convention at the EDSA Shangri-La, Manila on 20–22 February 2019. The first day of the convention focused primarily onthe problem of hypertension, dyslipidemia and other non-communicable diseases especially among the shift workers and adults transitioning to the geriatric age, as well as the importance of primary care physicians and proper patient evaluation to effectively manage these diseases.
The Joint Convention opened with “Battle of the Chiefs,” a quiz challenge for chief residents from various hospitals in Metro Manila. The participants were asked easy, moderate and difficult questions that tested their knowledge on studies concerning hypertension and dyslipidemia management. Dr Katherine Jordan from St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC)–Quezon City, won 1st place. Dr Von Albert Estrada from Quezon City Medical Center came in at 2nd place, and Dr Patricia Sandoval from SLMC–Bonifacio Global City placed 3rd.