International Society of Hypertension
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We are a worldwide non-profit scientific organization dedicated to innovation and advances in the field of hypertension.
Joined March 2011
Save the date! Our 2026 Scientific Meeting will take place in #Dubai from 22 to 25 October 2026. In the meantime, watch highlights from our 2024 Meeting in #Cartagena #Colombia!
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In our latest Women in Hypertension spotlight feature, meet Elvine Pami Nguelafack-Mbuyo, Associate Professor of Physiology & Pharmacology at the University of Dschang, Cameroon, who leads the research team on cardiovascular and metabolic diseases:
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Hypertension prevalence, health policy and guidelines across nine countries in Africa in 2024 - read an analysis from ISH Council member Hind Beheiry. Read Hypertension News today:
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Our latest New Investigator spotlight is on Matúš Miklovič, final-year PhD student at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. Read our interview with Matúš today:
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In the latest edition of ISH Hypertension News, read a piece from Blessing Onyinye Ukoha-Kalu on the effectiveness of educational interventions on hypertensive patients’ self-management behaviours. Read Hypertension News today: @UniofNottingham
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We are proud to be one of the partners organising a symposium for early career researchers in Buenos Aires on 17 July. The event aims to share some of the latest discoveries in cardiovascular research & nurture the next generation of investigators. More:
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The ISH is saddened to learn of the death of our former Council member and Treasurer Professor Masatsugu Horiuchi. Professor Horiuchi was a leading figure in basic hypertension research, and known for his work on the renin-angiotensin system. Read more:
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What are the benefits of joining the ISH?. ISH Member Mansi Patel from India gives her perspective on what ISH membership means to her. Find out more about ISH membership options:
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In our latest Women in Hypertension spotlight feature, meet Lisa Ware, of @WitsUniversity, South Africa, who is investigating the drivers of #hypertension and intergenerational transmission of cardiovascular health. Read today:
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“Patient education is key to effective blood pressure management.”. In the latest ISH Hypertension News, @Dr_NChapman and Eleanor Clapham write about the development of a patient educational package for BP management. Read Hypertension News:
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Read our latest New Investigator spotlight feature on .Vernice Peterson, a senior academic with a PhD in cardiovascular physiology, currently working at @WitsUniversity in Johannesburg, South Africa. Read the profile:
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RT @CardiacSociety: 🚨 BREAKING NEWS! 🚨.For the first time in the Gulf region, the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) is coming to….
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The biggest challenge in controlling high blood pressure is adherence to treatment. We encourage healthcare professionals to have open conversations with patients about medication access, cost, beliefs, & any barriers they face sticking to medication. #WorldHypertensionDay
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Read a perspective from ISH Council member Erika Jones on why #WorldHypertensionDay and @MayMeasure are so important. Visit our dedicated web pages to World Hypertension Day and MMM:
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This #WorldHypertensionDay, sign and share a global call to action on hypertension ⬇️ . Controlling blood pressure is the key to protecting one billion lives and livelihoods. Sign on:
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, kills more people than every infectious disease combined. It doesn’t have to. Today on #WorldHypertensionDay, Resolve to Save Lives and our partners are launching #ProtectOneBillionHearts — a global call to action to more than double the
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Today is #WorldHypertensionDay!. High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and many more conditions. Whoever you are, and wherever you are, we encourage you to get your blood pressure checked!. Find out more:
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High blood pressure is common, and is a silent killer. With #WorldHypertensionDay happening on 17 May, we encourage healthcare professionals around the world to make blood pressure management a priority.
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A healthy lifestyle can help prevent and manage high blood pressure – as well as many other conditions. As we prepare to mark #WorldHypertensionDay on 17 May, follow some simple tips to help manage your risk.
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