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The AJH provides a forum for scientific inquiry in the fields of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Published by Oxford University Press. Posts by SoMe editors
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The November issue is online!

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Volume 38 Issue 11 | American Journal of Hypertension | Oxford Academic
Publishes research in basic sciences, molecular biology, clinical and experimental hypertension, cardiology, epidemiology, pediatric hypertension, endocrinology, neurophysiology, and nephrology.
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The November issue is online!

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Reviews, commentaries and lots of original reasearch!
Volume 38 Issue 11 | American Journal of Hypertension | Oxford Academic
Publishes research in basic sciences, molecular biology, clinical and experimental hypertension, cardiology, epidemiology, pediatric hypertension, endocrinology, neurophysiology, and nephrology.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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#WeekendReads from the Archives

Pro-neurotensin/Neuromedin N and Hypertension Risk: A Prospective Study

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Pro-neurotensin/Neuromedin N and Hypertension Risk: A Prospective Study
AbstractBackground. Neurotensin, a neuropeptide with direct cardiac effects, has been associated with prospective risk of hypertension-related conditions t
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November 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Hypertension Management Support With EHR-Integrated Telemonitoring and Proactive Patient Messaging

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Development and Pilot Testing of Hypertension Management Support With EHR-Integrated Telemonitoring and Proactive Patient Messaging
AbstractBACKGROUND. Automated patient messages based on home blood pressure (BP) may help overcome clinician and patient inertia in hypertension treatment.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Racial and Gender Discrimination When Tailoring Medical Management to Hypertension Treatment in Latin America: As a Key Player in the field, the Inter-American Society of Hypertension advocates equitable healthcare approaches in Latin America

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Racial and Gender Discrimination When Tailoring Medical Management to Hypertension Treatment in Latin America: As a Key Player in the field, the Inter-American Society of Hypertension advocates equitable healthcare approaches in Latin America
Abstract. Discrimination in cardiovascular healthcare, particularly concerning hypertension treatment, is a significant and complex issue in Latin America,
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November 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Defining Systolic Blood Pressure Variability in Home Monitoring: Time for Standardization

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Defining Systolic Blood Pressure Variability in Home Monitoring: Time for Standardization
In the current issue of the American Journal of Hypertension, Zhang and colleagues report that higher levels of mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) and seve
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November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Integrating Proteomics and Mendelian Randomization to Identify New Therapeutic Targets

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Integrating Proteomics and Mendelian Randomization to Identify New Therapeutic Targets
Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, renal failure, and other end-organ damage. It is estimated that over 1.4 billion pe
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November 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Salt-Induced Vascular Damage in Hypertension Involves Redox Activation of PARP/TRPM2 Signaling and Inflammasome Assembly

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Salt-Induced Vascular Damage in Hypertension Involves Redox Activation of PARP/TRPM2 Signaling and Inflammasome Assembly
AbstractBACKGROUND. Excess sodium intake induces vascular dysfunction. Molecular mechanisms underlying this are unclear. Here we investigated the role of r
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November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Association of Arterial Stiffness With Kidney Function Among Adults Without Chronic Kidney Disease

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Association of Arterial Stiffness With Kidney Function Among Adults Without Chronic Kidney Disease
AbstractBACKGROUND. Our aims were to assess whether arterial stiffness is associated with a higher risk for kidney dysfunction among persons without chroni
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November 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Which antihypertensive agents should be used in Thoracic Aorta Dissection?

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Hypertension in Thoracic Aortic Dissection: A Meta-Analysis-Based Considerations in the Choice of Antihypertensive Agents
AbstractBACKGROUND. Thoracic aortic dissection (TAD) is a potentially fatal condition. It has been linked with hypertension, and guidelines recommend antih
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November 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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ascular Stiffness, Instead of Coronary Artery Calcification, Exhibits Significant Association With Hypertension Risk in General Population

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Vascular Stiffness, Instead of Coronary Artery Calcification, Exhibits Significant Association With Hypertension Risk in General Population
AbstractBACKGROUND. Hypertension (HTN) significantly increases cardiovascular risk worldwide, and its incidence is expected to rise further over time. Both
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November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Among Adolescents and Young Adults, NHANES 2009–2014

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Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Among Adolescents and Young Adults, NHANES 2009–2014
AbstractBACKGROUND. Among middle-aged and older adults, home blood pressure (BP) monitoring (HBPM) is a tool for both diagnosis and management of hypertens
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October 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Association of Anxiety with Discrepancies Between Unattended and Attended Office Blood Pressure Measurement

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Association of Anxiety with Discrepancies Between Unattended and Attended Office Blood Pressure Measurement
AbstractBACKGROUND. Precision of blood pressure (BP) measurements is crucial in hypertension care. Conventional office measurements (OBP) are susceptible t
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October 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Plasma Reactive Dicarbonyls Are Not Independently Associated With Arterial Stiffness: The Maastricht Study

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Plasma Reactive Dicarbonyls Are Not Independently Associated With Arterial Stiffness: The Maastricht Study
AbstractBACKGROUND. Arterial stiffness is a strong predictor of cardiovascular diseases and all-cause mortality. Increased concentrations of highly reactiv
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October 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Stenotic Lesions of the Intracranial Arteries in Relation to the Average Level and Variability of the Home Blood Pressure: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Stenotic Lesions of the Intracranial Arteries in Relation to the Average Level and Variability of the Home Blood Pressure: A Cross-Sectional Study
AbstractBACKGROUND. This study assessed the presence of intracranial arterial stenosis (ICAS) in relation to home systolic blood pressure (SBP) and its var
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October 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Vascular Stiffness, Instead of Coronary Artery Calcification, Exhibits Significant Association With Hypertension Risk in General Population

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The Association Between Diabetes and Hypertension Time Course, Their Cumulative CoExposure, and PostCoronary Artery Bypass Graft Outcomes
AbstractBACKGROUND. The association between patient outcomes and cumulative effects of cardiovascular risk factors over time is recognized but poorly quant
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October 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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The Association Between Diabetes and Hypertension Time Course, Their Cumulative CoExposure, and PostCoronary Artery Bypass Graft Outcomes

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The Association Between Diabetes and Hypertension Time Course, Their Cumulative CoExposure, and PostCoronary Artery Bypass Graft Outcomes
AbstractBACKGROUND. The association between patient outcomes and cumulative effects of cardiovascular risk factors over time is recognized but poorly quant
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October 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Association Between Estimated Daily Salt Intake from Spot Urine and Nocturnal Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients under Antihypertensive Treatment

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Association Between Estimated Daily Salt Intake from Spot Urine and Nocturnal Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients under Antihypertensive Treatment
AbstrcatBackground. Excessive salt intake is a major contributor to hypertension and is associated with elevated nocturnal blood pressure (BP), particularl
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October 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Adherence to Recommended Laboratory Testing for #Hypertension: Insights from a Nationwide Cohort

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Adherence to Recommended Laboratory Testing for Hypertension: Insights from a Nationwide Cohort
AbstractBACKGROUND. Despite guideline recommendations, the prevalence of laboratory testing among patients newly diagnosed with hypertension (HTN) in the U
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October 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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The endocannabinoid system as a target for thiazide diuretics?

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State of the Art Review: Thiazide Diuretics Exploit the Endocannabinoid System via NAPE-PLD
Abstract. The present State of the Art Review will take stock of targeting the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in the management of hypertension and vascular
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October 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Blood Pressure Outcomes Following a Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Program in a Large Integrated US Health System

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Blood Pressure Outcomes Following a Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Program in a Large Integrated US Health System
AbstractBackground. Home blood pressure telemonitoring (HBPT) can empower patients to participate in their healthcare and reduce office BP. Evidence that B
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October 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Two-Day ABPM-Derived Indices and Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients

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Two-Day ABPM-Derived Indices and Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients
AbstractBACKGROUND. Blood pressure (BP) and arterial stiffness are known cardiovascular risk factors in hemodialysis (HD) patients. This study examines the
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October 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Potential Therapeutic Drug Targets for Hypertension Identified Using Proteomics and Mendelian Randomization

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Potential Therapeutic Drug Targets for Hypertension Identified Using Proteomics and Mendelian Randomization
AbstractBACKGROUND. Hypertension (HT) is the most prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) worldwide. Despite being a highly heritable trait,
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October 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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A Causal Relationships Between Anxiety, Obesity, and Hypertension? A Mendelian Randomization study

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Exploring the Causal Relationships Between Anxiety, Obesity, and Hypertension: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
AbstractBACKGROUND. Both anxiety and obesity have been implicated in hypertension development, with emerging evidence suggesting metabolic risk factors as
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October 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Does Reserpine deserve a Relook for Resistant Hypertension?

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Reserpine Substantially Lowers Blood Pressure in Patients With Refractory Hypertension: A Proof-of-Concept Study
AbstractBACKGROUND. Refractory hypertension (RfHTN), a phenotype of antihypertensive treatment failure, is defined as uncontrolled automated office blood p
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October 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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#WeekendReads from the Advance Articles section

Time to retire Aldosterone Suppression Testing?

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Is It Time to Retire Aldosterone Suppression Testing?
Abstract. Primary aldosteronism (PA) is the most common endocrine hypertension. For decades, PA diagnosis has required proving nonsuppressibility of aldost
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October 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM