Hypertension and Nephrology

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Science News

Revisiting the Open Vein Hypothesis to Reduce the Postthrombotic Syndrome: Implications for Multidisciplinary Care and Research Circulation | May 13, 2025
2025 AHA/ACC Clinical Performance and Quality Measures for Patients With Chronic Coronary Disease Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes | Apr 30, 2025
Palliative Care and Advanced Cardiovascular Disease in Adults Circulation | Apr 17, 2025
Risk-Based Primary Prevention of Heart Failure Circulation | Apr 16, 2025
Multidimensional Sleep Health Definitions and Implications for Cardiometabolic Health Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes | Apr 14, 2025

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Journals

Stroke Mortality Risk Factors: Global Trends and Regional Variations (1990–2021) Jun 05, 2025 | Journal of the American Heart Association
Role of the Intensity of Habitual Physical Activity in the Maintenance of Normal Blood Pressure: Findings From the SUN Longitudinal Cohort Study Jun 05, 2025 | Journal of the American Heart Association
High Dietary Phosphate Intake Induces Hypertension and Sympathetic Overactivation Through Central Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor Signaling Jun 05, 2025 | Circulation
Neprilysin in Placental EVs as Culprits and Therapeutic Target for Preeclampsia Jun 05, 2025 | Circulation Research
Blood Pressure Responses During Exercise Were Associated With Average Home Blood Pressure and Home Blood Pressure Variability: The Electronic Framingham Heart Study Jun 03, 2025 | Journal of the American Heart Association

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Council on Hypertension
The Hypertension Council fosters excellence in hypertension research and education in support of the AHA’s mission. Hypertension remains a world-wide public-health challenge and is a leading cause of stroke, heart disease, and the progression of chronic kidney disease. The annual Hypertension Scientific Sessions showcases timely research.
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Council on the Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease
The KCVD Council works to reduce cardiovascular-related disability and death through research, communication, advocacy, and education about the kidney. Kidney disease is a major cause and consequence of cardiovascular disease. Chronic renal insufficiency can contribute to development of hypertension, vascular disease, atherosclerosis and other morbidity and mortality risk factors.
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