Hypertension and Nephrology

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Science News

2026 Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia Circulation | Mar 13, 2026
Forecasting the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke in Women in the US Through 2050 Circulation | Feb 25, 2026
Screening Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Hypertriglyceridemia Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology | Feb 18, 2026
Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Stroke in Pregnancy and Postpartum Stroke | Jan 28, 2026
2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Circulation | Jan 21, 2026

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Journals

THBS4 Regulates Pulmonary Hypertension via TGF-β/SMAD2 Signaling Mar 24, 2026 | Hypertension
Blood Pressure Trajectories in Young Adulthood and Midlife Steatotic Liver Disease Mar 23, 2026 | Hypertension
Histone Acetyltransferase KAT14 Mediates CDH5 to Regulate Spiral Artery Remodeling in Preeclampsia via Cooperation With SRF Mar 23, 2026 | Hypertension
Prognostic Impact of Elevated Pulmonary Vascular Resistance in Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension: Insights From a Japanese Multicenter Registry Mar 20, 2026 | Journal of the American Heart Association
Effects of Antihypertensive Therapy on Pre- and Postnatal Maternal Hemodynamics Mar 20, 2026 | Hypertension

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October 7–11, 2026
Hyatt Regency Crystal City | Arlington, Virginia
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Abstract Submission opens April 1, 2026
Plans are underway to make Hypertension 2026 Scientific Sessions the best yet. Abstract submission opens April 1 with twenty-four submission categories, including Artificial Intelligence. New this year: a single integrated clinical track for clinicians, clinician scientists and primary care physicians. Meet us in Arlington, Virginia this October for Hypertension 2026 Scientific Sessions!
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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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Hypertension Council Awards
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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.
Hypertension Scientific Sessions
Hypertension Journal
KCVD Council Awards

2026 Hypertension Scientific Sessions Award Opportunities
Open April 1, 2026
Support excellence in science and medicine by nominating a colleague or applying for one of the awards presented at Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2026.

New this year: Established Investigator Award for Clinical Hypertension
Abstract Deadline: June 24, 2026, 6 p.m. (CT)
Award Deadline: July 3, 2026, 6 p.m. (CT)

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