Council on Hypertension

Message from the Chair

Jane F. Reckelhoff, PhD, FAHA

As the new Chair of the Council on Hypertension, I am honored to work with trainees, early-career investigators, and the best scientists and clinical minds in our field to advance research and health care of individuals with hypertension to improve their quality of life and to advance the AHA goal of providing longer, healthier lives.

Jane Reckelhoff, PhD, FAHA
Chair, Council on Hypertension

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Hypertension Science News
The Hypertension Council actively participates in the publication of scientific statements or guidelines that are important to our members. We've included those along with articles or research that cover topics of interest to our members below.

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Hypertension

Hypertension is one of 14 AHA scientific journals. It represents the Councils on Hypertension and KCVD.

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The Council on Hypertension fosters the development of early career professionals, including research scientists and clinicians.

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