The 9th International Conference on Prehypertension, Hypertension, and the Cardiometabolic Syndrome was held in Zagreb, Croatia, from October 18 to 22, 2023. This exceptional scientific event brought together more than 300 participants from around the world, including leading experts in cardiovascular health.

The participation of leading global experts from both domestic and international settings makes this conference a significant event in the world medical community. The conference featured numerous distinguished speakers, bringing valuable insights from the field of hypertension and cardiometabolic disorders.

Domestic experts, such as academician Bojan Jelaković, a nephrologist, internist, and hypertension specialist, Ivan Pećin, a specialist internist with a subspecialty in endocrinology and diabetology, and Nikolina Bašić Jukić, a specialist internist and nephrologist, made valuable contributions during the conference. Ana Soldo, a pharmacist, prof. dr. sc. Marijana Braš, a primary care physician, and dr. sc. Vedran Premužić, a medical doctor, also attended.

Internationally, the conference featured distinguished experts, including prof. dr. sc. Reuven Zimlichman from Israel, and Italian experts, cardiologist Giuseppe Mancia and cardiologist and endocrinologist Gian Paolo Rossi.

During the five-day conference, various key topics in the field of hypertension and cardiometabolic disorders were discussed. Among them were topics such as arterial hypertension and pregnancy, blood pressure analysis by age and sex, atrial fibrillation, the latest findings on high blood pressure, the link between smoking and hypertension, and many other relevant topics.

This international conference has once again demonstrated its importance in providing a platform for the exchange of knowledge, experience, and the latest research in the field of arterial hypertension and cardiometabolic syndromes. The participation of experts from around the world makes it an exceptional and valuable event in promoting the prevention and treatment of important health problems of today.