Hypertension and Nephrology

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Science News

Speckle-Tracking Strain Echocardiography for the Assessment of Left Ventricular Structure and Function Circulation | Aug 06, 2025
Hypertension and the Gut Microbiome Hypertension | Jul 17, 2025
Alcohol Use and Cardiovascular Disease Circulation | Jun 09, 2025
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

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Journals

Cosyntropin-Stimulated Aldosterone Reserve of the Nondominant Adrenal Predicts Surgical Outcomes in Primary Aldosteronism Aug 04, 2025 | Hypertension
Outcomes After Unilateral Adrenalectomy in Asymmetrical Bilateral Primary Aldosteronism Aug 01, 2025 | Hypertension
Paracrine Smooth Muscle-to-Endothelial Signaling via TNF Elevates Blood Pressure in Obesity Aug 01, 2025 | Circulation Research
Salvaged Signals, Scarred Filters: Podocyte NPRC in Diabetic Kidney Disease Jul 31, 2025 | Circulation Research
Gut Butyrate and Blood Pressure: Insights From Recent Clinical Trials Jul 30, 2025 | Journal of the American Heart Association

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Collaboration in Action: Advancing Hypertension Outcomes

September 4–7, 2025
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront | Baltimore, Maryland
#Hypertension25
The future of hypertension care is NOW
Join us for discussion and insight into the 2025 AHA/ACC High Blood Pressure Guideline, publishing in late summer. #Hypertension25 has cutting-edge science and tailored sessions for clinicians and trainees alike. Come to Baltimore this fall to connect, learn, and shape the future of hypertension care.
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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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