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AHA Council on Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease
American Society of Hypertension
Joint Scientific Sessions 2017
September 14–17, 2017
Hyatt Regency San Francisco | San Francisco, Calif.
Helpful Links
2017 Hypertension Abstracts: published in Hypertension or as downloadable PDF | Hypertension 2017 ePosters(link opens in new window) (opens in new window)
Hypertension 2017 CME (PDF): The American Heart Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 27.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Hypertension 2017 Final Program (PDF) | Hypertension 2017 Program Planner(link opens in new window) (opens in new window)
Selected Science from Thursday, Sept. 14

Sympathetic Innervation Promotes Bone Marrow Homing of Hypertension-specific CD8+ Effector Memory T Cells
Liang Xiao | Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
- RESULTS: Sympathetic nerves play a role in hypertension via bone marrow regulation.
- Xiao Abstract
Ctcf is Required for Renin Expression and Maintenance of the Structural Integrity of the Kidney Sympathetic Innervation Promotes Bone Marrow Homing of Hypertension-specific CD8+ Effector Memory T Cells
Maria Florencia Martinez | Department of Pediatrics, Child Health Research Center, University of Virginia, School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
- RESULTS: Ctcf plays a key role in blood pressure control.
- Martinez Abstract

Exaggerated Placental Ischemia-induced Hypertension in Endothelin Receptor Type B (ETB)-deficient Pregnant Rats s Independent of Increased sFlt-1 or ROS Levels
Frank T Spradley, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
- RESULTS: Endothelin Receptor Type B (ETB) loss may promote preeclampsia hypertension.
- Spradley Abstract
- AHA News Article: Hearts of pregnant women with preeclampsia may thicken after delivery
- AHA News Article: The best way to keep blood pressure under control?
- AHA Press Release: Women with pregnancy complication may have impaired heart function after delivery
- AHA Press Release: Maintaining healthy weight helps keep blood pressure low through life
Hypertension Early Career Oral Awards Finalists

Clinical Outcomes by Race and Ethnicity in the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trials (SPRINT): A Randomized Control Trial
Carolyn H Still | Case Western Reserve University, FPB School of Nursing, Cleveland, OH
- RESULTS: Regardless of race/ethnicity, blood pressure treatment offers cardiovascular benefits.
- Still Abstract

Systolic and Diastolic Ambulatory Blood Pressure Affect Target Organ Damage Differently in Adolescents: The SHIP AHOY Study
Gilad Hamdani | Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
- RESULTS: Adolescents’ ambulatory blood pressure may help evaluate risk for target organ damage.
- Hamdani Abstract

Prevention of Glomerular Hyperfiltration by Enhancement of Tubuloglomerular Feedback Response Induces Hypertension and Exacerbates Diabetic Kidney Injury
Jie Zhang | The University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
- RESULTS: Early science suggests that reduction of glomerular hyperfiltration in diabetes may result in adverse effects on blood pressure and the kidneys.
- Zhang Abstract

TLR4 Antagonism Prevents Early Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Dysfunction Associated With Neonatal Hyperoxia Exposure Sympathetic Innervation Promotes Bone Marrow Homing of Hypertension-specific CD8+ Effector Memory T Cells
Muhammad Oneeb Rehman Mian | CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, Canada
- RESULTS: Blocking TLR4 signaling may benefit neonates.
- Mian Abstract

Influence of Sex and Obesity on the Effect of Preterm Birth on the Renin-angiotensin System in Adolescents
Andrew Michael South |Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC
- RESULTS: Preterm birth mechanisms may program individuals for later cardiovascular risk.
- South Abstract

WINNER Chronic Angiotensin Type 2 Receptor Stimulation Abolishes the Sex-difference in Ang II-induced Hypertension
Katrina M Mirabito Colafella | Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- RESULTS: Chronic stimulation of angiotensin type 2 receptor (AT2R) and its impact on hypertension in men versus women.
- Colafella Abstract
More Friday presentations

Deoxycorticosterone-induced Hypertension Caused by Fluconazole
Ronald G Victor | Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
- RESULTS: Case study suggests that hypertension may be a result of high-dose fluconazole. More study is needed.
- Victor Abstract
- AHA News Article: What’s happening in the body when BP rises? It may depend on your gender
- AHA News Release: High blood pressure reasons differ by gender in teens; young adults
Selected science presented Saturday, Sept. 16
Gregory Fink, PhD - Irvine Page Alva Bradley Lifetime Achievement Awardee
Joey Granger, PhD, chair of the Council on Hypertension interviews Gregory Fink, PhD, winner of two awards: the Irvine Page and Alva Bradley Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2017 Council on Hypertension Distinguished Achievement Award. Read about all of the 2017 award winners (PDF).
2017 Donald R Seldin Award Winner Donald Kohan, MD, PhD
Pablo Ortiz, PhD, vice-chair of the Hypertension 2017 program committee, interviews this year's Donald R. Seldin Award lecturer Donald Kohan, MD, PhD about his research on the role of Endothelin in hypertension and kidney disease. Read about all of the 2017 award winners (PDF).
Excellence in Hypertension Research Awardee Allyn R Mark, MD
Joey Granger, PhD, chair of the Council on Hypertension, interviews Allyn R. Mark, MD one of the 2017 Excellence in Hypertension Research Awardees. Read about all of the 2017 award winners (PDF).
Excellence in Hypertension Research Awardee Richard J Roman, PhD
Joey Granger, PhD, chair of the Council on Hypertension, interviews Richard J. Roman, PhD, one of the 2017 Excellence in Hypertension Research Awardees, about his work. Read about all of the 2017 award winners (PDF).
Stability of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Patterns Over Time in Children and Adolescents
Coral D Hanevold, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
- RESULTS: Unstable ambulatory blood pressure patterns over time were noted in this study of children and adolescents.
- Hanevold Abstract
Does Intensive Pulse Pressure control results in lower rates of cardiovascular events? An Analysis of Systolic BP Intervention Trial (SPRINT) database
Quan Tran | Pinnacle Health, Harrisburg, PA
- RESULTS: Higher pulse pressure may identify increased cardiovascular risk.
- Tran Abstract

A Simple Algorithm Identifies Hypertensive Patients Who Benefit From Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering
Shidan Wang | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
- RESULTS: Risk model looks for a subset of hypertensive patients likely to benefit from intensive blood pressure lowering.
- Wang Abstract
- AHA News Release: Adults without partners monitor their blood pressure less frequently
- AHA News Release: Blood pressure better controlled with “MAP” for doctors
- AHA News Release: American Heart Association honors scientists for excellence in groundbreaking hypertension research
- AHA News Article: Can spraying bacteria in your face actually have health benefits?
- AHA News Release: Teens also at risk for organ damage from high blood pressure