World Heart Day: How can you preserve your cardiovascular health?

29 September 2026 Share the article

Every year, World Heart Day highlights the importance of prevention when it comes to cardiovascular diseases. As the world’s leading pharmaceutical company in hypertension¹ and a major player in cardiology, Servier is particularly committed to this field. Take a closer look through four key questions!

What signs of heart problems should not be ignored?

Chest pain, unusual shortness of breath, persistent fatigue, or palpitations: some symptoms may seem harmless but could indicate cardiovascular disease.

Did you know?

Cardiovascular diseases and their complications caused 19.8 million deaths in 2022, accounting for 32% of total global mortality².

Angina pectoris, also known as angina, is the most common symptom of myocardial ischemia (insufficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle). This warning sign should not be ignored. Angina can double the risk of serious cardiovascular events³.

Angina: Don’t ignore the heart’s messages
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Heart failure occurs when the heart can no longer effectively pump blood throughout the body. Today, appropriate care — combining medication, surgery in some cases, and a healthy lifestyle — can stabilize the condition and improve patient quality of life.

Heart failure: When the heart can no longer keep up
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Why is it essential to monitor high blood pressure?

Hypertension, or high blood pressure (HBP) is a chronic condition characterized by abnormally high pressure in the blood vessels. It is one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease and one of the leading causes of premature death worldwide.

Understanding hypertension
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And yet, one step can make all the difference: regularly checking your blood pressure. Through the latest edition of its international “#BecauseISaySo” campaign, Servier highlights the importance of early detection and monitoring of high blood pressure. In September 2026, the campaign shed light on major challenge: therapeutic adherence.

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Key figures

1.4 billion

people ages 30-79 live with high blood pressure worldwide.

44%

of adults with high blood pressure are unaware of their condition.⁴

1 in 2 patients

does not take their antihypertensive medication as prescribed5.

What if a single heartbeat could change everything?

In honor of World Heart Day, the World Heart Federation’s 2026 “Don’t Miss a Beat” campaign aims to improve heart health and access to healthcare. This global initiative encourages everyone to learn more about these conditions and to prioritize early intervention.

And about Servier?

Our goal is to innovate to transform the lives of people living with chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases. We have upheld this commitment for over 70 years. We focus on therapeutic adherence and the management of cardiovascular risk factors. In particular, we develop Single Pill Combinations (fixed-dose combinations) — multiple medications combined in a single tablet — designed to simplify daily medication regimens. We also support awareness and screening initiatives alongside international partners, such as the World Heart Federation.

Servier’s commitment to cardiovascular diseases

[1] IQVIA, Analytics Link / World 84 countries – MAT Q1-2026
[2] WHO, July 2025 / https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds)
[3] Mozaffarian D et al. Circulation. 2016; 33(4): e38-e360
[4] https://www.who.int/fr/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension
[5] NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC).Lancet. 2021 Sep 11;398(10304):957-980 // Olsen MH, et al. Lancet. 2016 Nov 26;388(10060):2665-2712.