Council on Hypertension
Message from the Chair
The mission of the Council on Hypertension is "to foster excellence in hypertension research and education" in order to achieve the American Heart Association’s goal “to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives." Read Dr. Griffin's full message
Karen A. Griffin, MD, FAHA, FASH, FASN, FACP
Chair, Council on Hypertension
Important Information and Resources
- Q&A with Dr. Karen Griffin (PDF) Recently, we had the opportunity to discuss emerging trends in cardiovascular science with distinguished American Heart Association Member, Dr. Karen Griffin. In our brief Q&A, Dr. Griffin discusses the opportunities in being a member and how the lives of patients are positively affected.
- Read about the new Chair-Elect, Dr. Curt D. Sigmund (PDF)
- See what you missed from Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2018
CME Education
Hypertension Simulation
Test your clinical assessment and critical thinking skills as you evaluate and manage patients with hypertension (HTN) based on newly released 2017 guidelines. In this set of 2 simulations, you will be immersed in a screen-based virtual environment where you will interact with a life-like virtual patient, complete with dynamic monitoring, dialoguing, diagnostic testing, drugs, intervention options and performance debriefing.
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Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2019
Sept. 5-8, 2019
New Orleans, Louisiana
Funding Opportunities
The method for applying for funding is Web-based, using our electronic system, Grants@Heart.
Hypertension
Hypertension is one of 12 AHA journals. It represents the Councils on HBPR and KCVD, in cooperation with the Inter-American Society of Hypertension.
Trainee Advocacy
The Council on Hypertension fosters the development of early career professionals, including research scientists and clinicians.
Council on Hypertension Advisory and Mentoring Program (CHAMP)
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