Current Hypertension Reviews
Journal Sub Title: Advancing Hypertension Research Across Medical Specialties
Editor-in-Chief:
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Guido Grassi Department of Internal Medicine
University Milano Bicocca
Milan
Italy
ISSN: 1573-4021 (Print)
eISSN: 1875-6506 (Online)
Special Issues With Active Call for Papers
The Epidemiology of Hypertension: The prevalence, Risk Factors, and Global Impact
Hypertension is the primary cause of cardiovascular diseases and is responsible for nearly 9 million deaths worldwide annually. Increasing evidence indicates that in addition to pathophysiologic processes, the environmental factors, such as geographic location, lifestyle choices, socioeconomic status, and cultural practices, influence the risk, progression, and severity of hypertension. This issue aims to collect the latest research and multidisciplinary perspectives on the epidemiology of hypertension and these environmental determinants’ effects, in order to inform more effective... see more
Modern Methods and Practical Issues for Functional Assessment of Patients with Hypertension
Functional assessment including blood pressure monitoring is an important component of long-term follow-up for patients with hypertension and healthy individuals. Self-monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate allows timely access to medical care. As a rule, office measurements are used for screening and treatment control. Home blood pressure monitoring provides important additional information about the patient's condition but is often underestimated. The development of methods and technological solutions for functional assessment of patients with hypertension... see more
Advances in Pediatric Hypertension Diagnosis and Management
This special feature focuses on the latest research and clinical advances in the field of pediatric hypertension. We welcome articles as well as technical and methodological discussions from academia and clinical practitioners worldwide. Pediatric hypertension is a serious health issue, with its prevalence increasing annually due to changes in modern lifestyles and rising rates of childhood obesity. Compared to hypertension in adults, pediatric hypertension presents many unique challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and management, necessitating in-depth... see more
Arterial Stiffness in Hypertension and Left Ventricular Dysfunction, PWV, Heart Failure
Large artery (aortic) stiffening has important consequences on cardiovascular health, including isolated systolic hypertension, excessive penetration of pulsatile energy into the microvasculature of target organs that operate at low vascular resistance, and abnormal ventricular-arterial interactions that promote left ventricular remodeling, dysfunction and failure. Large artery stiffness independently predicts cardiovascular risk and represents a high-priority therapeutic target to ameliorate the global burden of cardiovascular disease. This issue will include current evidence of the leading mechanisms by... see more