Hypertension and Nephrology

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Science News

Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Stroke in Pregnancy and Postpartum Stroke | Jan 28, 2026
2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Circulation | Jan 21, 2026
Standardization of Baseline and Provocative Invasive Hemodynamic Protocols for the Evaluation of Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension Circulation: Heart Failure | Jan 06, 2026
Single Pill Combination Therapy for the Management of Hypertension Hypertension | Dec 15, 2025
Cuffless Devices for the Measurement of Blood Pressure Hypertension | Dec 11, 2025

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Journals

Per‐Protocol Analysis of Chlorthalidone Versus Hydrochlorothiazide for Cardiovascular Event Prevention—Diuretic Comparison Project Jan 30, 2026 | Journal of the American Heart Association
Comparative Effectiveness and Outcomes of Nebivolol Versus Other Beta Blockers in Patients With Hypertension: A Multicenter Cohort Study Jan 30, 2026 | Journal of the American Heart Association
Tricuspid Valve Is Transcriptionally Active During Prolonged Pressure Overload, Right‐Sided Heart Failure, and Valve Regurgitation Jan 30, 2026 | Journal of the American Heart Association
Impact of Renal Disease Markers on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prediction When Coronary Calcium Score Is Known Jan 30, 2026 | Journal of the American Heart Association
Prognostic Significance of Noninvasive Simultaneous Renal and Cardiac Perfusion: Interrogating Mechanisms of Cardiovascular-Kidney Interactions Jan 30, 2026 | Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging

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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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