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Review

Hypertension in chronic kidney disease: where do international guidelines converge and diverge?

Stambolliu E, Stathopoulou E, Bora M, Damianaki A.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e32

Review

Highlights of the 2026 Korean Society of Hypertension guidelines for the management of hypertension: what’s new and what has changed

Lee EM, Cho IJ, Kang HT, Kim KI, Kim DH, Kim JH, Kim HL, Kim HC, Kim HJ, Koh ES, Park S, Park JM, Shin JH, Lee J, Lee HY, Lee H, Jung MH, Cho EJ, Choi S, Ihm SH, on Behalf of Committee of Korean Society of Hypertension Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e31

Review

From concept to clinical practice: the evolution of low- and ultra-low-dose triple combination therapy for hypertension

Park JS, Sung KC, Rhee MY.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e28

Review

Renal denervation revisited: is patient selection the missing link between failure and success?

Shahverdi E, Herda LR, Manouchehri R, Shahi S, Lange M.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e20

Review

Current perspectives and challenges of digital hypertension: artificial intelligence in the management of hypertension

Yin Z, Miao H, Zhou Z, Li X, Zhang Y.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e17

Review

24-Hour ambulatory blood pressure and C-reactive protein: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Sulicka-Grodzicka J, Piotrowicz K, Cwynar M, Korkosz M, Guzik TJ, Maffia P, Gąsowski J.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e10

Review

Approaches to deprescribing cardiovascular medications in patients receiving palliative care: a scoping review

Perez-Tamayo G, Sirole M, Fernandez E, Chedid K, Sirajuddin I, Jha R.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e3

Research Article

Prevalence of adherence to antihypertensive treatment: a comparison of drug biochemical analysis and the self-report scale

da Luz Pádua Guimarães MC, Coelho JC, dos Santos J, Meira KC, Vattimo MD, Costa E, Vieira da Silva G, Drager LF, Pierin AM.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e37

Research Article

Associations of weekend warrior and regular physical activity patterns with prevalence of hypertension by socioeconomic status in Korean adults

Choi TG, Park S, Kunutsor SK, Jae SY.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e36

Research Article

Dynamic changes in right ventricular free wall strain during hemodialysis identify patients at risk for intradialytic hypotension

Kim BJ, Kim SJ, Im SI, Heo JH, Kim YN, Shin HS, Jung Y, Rim H, Thomas JD.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e35

Research Article

Feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction program on patients with nocturnal hypertension: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Wang S, Ng SN, Sit RW, Ying CC, Leung SY, Han J, Choi YK, Chow KF, Chung WH, Yip BH, McManus RJ, Wong SY, Lee EK.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e34

Research Article

Metabolic health and cardiovascular outcomes in treated hypertension: a secondary analysis of SPRINT

Cheon P, Sandesara U, Mirzai S, Soliman EZ, Shapiro MD, Kazibwe R.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e33

Research Article

Global trends and geographic variations of hypertension in childhood and adolescence 1990–2021: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Chu YH, Kim J, Oh SS, Han JH, Kim MS, Yon DK, Shin JI, Flynn JT.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e30

Research Article

Heart rate and left ventricular remodeling after repaired coarctation of the aorta: a cross-sectional study

Vaccari M, Maldonado LE, Moros CG, Sardella A, Romo M, Romero CA, on behalf of the ARECO Study Group.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e29

Research Article

Famine and blood pressure trajectories across 2 generations: a prospective cohort study

Chan F.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e25

Research Article

Postprandial hypotension is associated with increased blood pressure variability in patients with type 2 diabetes

Lee JH, Park JH.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e24

Research Article

Associations between hypertension care cascade, cognitive function, and cardiovascular disease in middle-aged and older adults: the exacerbated role of social isolation

Xiong C, Qiu W, Zeng K, Tang M, Gao Z, Li L.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e23

Research Article

Modifying effect of statin use on the association between nitrogen dioxide exposure and ischemic heart disease in patients with hypertension

Park H, Jang H, Lee H, Kim C, Cho J.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e22

Research Article

Association of physical activity with risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and mortality in Korean adults with hypertension

Choi Y, Han Y, Kim YS.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e21

Research Article

Smartphone ophthalmoscopy for assessment of hypertensive retinopathy in suspected hypertensive emergency: a pilot study

Broddin BE, Kalić H, Kramer S, De Crom RM, Latten GH, Buijs J, Mostard GJ, Van Twist DJ.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e19

Research Article

Efficacy and safety of extravascular renal denervation in patients with resistant hypertension: a study protocol for a pilot, single-arm, multi-center, first-in-human study

Yoon M, Kim HK, Han JH, Kim HJ, Jeong CW, Choi DJ.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e18

Research Article

Chronic hypertension diagnosed in a previous pregnancy is associated with recurrent preeclampsia

Gu Y, Chen Y, Cao X, Hu L, Fu Y, Li J, Pan Y, Chen Q.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e16

Research Article

Arterial stiffness index and blood pressure phenotypes in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: prognostic implications for ischemic and bleeding events

Kim BS, Ahn JH, Kang MG, Kim KH, Bae JS, Cho YH, Koh JS, Cho EJ, Kim SW, Tantry US, Gurbel PA, Hwang JY, Shin JH, Jeong YH.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e15

Research Article

Cardiac magnetic resonance assessment of left ventricular phenotypes and prognostic implications in hypertensive heart disease

Lertsiripatarajit P, Wanitchung K, Prechawuttidech S, Tongsai S, Kaolawanich Y.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e14

Research Article

Korea Hypertension Fact Sheet 2025: national trends in hypertension with a special analysis of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Kim HC, Lee H, Choi H, Kwon H, Lee J, Cho M, Son D, Lee SG, Ahn NY, Park J, Ahn SV, Cheon DY, Heo J, Jhee JH, Kim E, Lee HH, Lee JM, Lee SW, Shin MH, Yoon M, for the Korean Society of Hypertension (KSH) – Hypertension Epidemiology Research Working Group.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e13

Research Article

Blood pressure variability and the risk of post-stroke cognitive impairment following atrial fibrillation related acute ischemic stroke

Yea DA, Choi S, Lee M, Oh MS, Yu KH, Lee BC.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e12

Research Article

Evaluation of guideline adherence to hypertension-mediated organ damage screening in Korean patients with hypertension: results from the Korean Registry of Target Organ Damage in Hypertension (KorHR)

Kim DY, Kim SH, Han SW, Ok JS, Son JW, Jeong JO, Kim EJ, Choi S, Jung IH, Ryu SK, Shin MS, Ryu KH.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e11

Research Article

Heart failure associated with renal artery stenosis and Pickering syndrome: the critical role of endovascular revascularization: a case series and meta-analysis

Regolo M, Ponsa L, Rabbia F, Malatino L, Veglio F, Pappaccogli M.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e9

Research Article

Association of resting heart rate trajectories with incident chronic kidney disease in patients with hypertension

Ge Z, Huang J, Wang C, Guo S, Hu T, Lan L, Chen S, Wu S, Xue H.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e8

Research Article

A comparison of blood pressure reference values and the prevalence of high blood pressure in Indian adolescents aged 10–16 years using American and Indian reference standards

Saji A, Thomas T, Sachdev HS, Kurpad AV, Vasudevan A.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e7

Research Article

Integrative, multimodal nursing intervention for uncontrolled hypertension: randomized controlled trial effects on blood pressure, perceived stress, and medication adherence

Dağıstan Akgöz A, Gözüm S.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e6

Research Article

Incidence and prognosis of apparent-treatment resistant hypertension: a multi-state analysis using real world evidence

Teza H, Anothaisintawee T, Limpijankit T, Tansawet A, Boonmanunt S, Pattanateepapon A, McKay GJ, Attia J, Thakkinstian A.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e5

Research Article

Intensive blood pressure control to prevent major cardiovascular events in individuals with high-normal blood pressure (prehypertension): PRINT-TAHA9 randomized clinical trial

Mirhosseini SA, Abdollahi A, Sayadi M, Eskandarzadeh P, Zibaeenezhad MJ, Attar A.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e4

Research Article

Mortality trends in isolated systolic, diastolic, and combined hypertension: insights from NHANES database

Abdalla AS, Asghar MS, Bhandare D, Shimshak T.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e1

Letter to the Editor

Baxdrostat as a catalyst for precision hypertension: integrating pharmacogenomics, omics biomarkers, and digital phenotyping in resistant hypertension management

Amjad A, Batool ST, Ali U.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e27

Retraction

Retraction: The utility of biomarker risk prediction score in patients with chronic heart failure

Berezin AE, Kremzer AA, Martovitskaya YV, Berezina TA, Samura TA.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e2

Current Issue 2026 • vol. 32

Review

Hypertension in chronic kidney disease: where do international guidelines converge and diverge?

Stambolliu E, Stathopoulou E, Bora M, Damianaki A.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e32

Review

Highlights of the 2026 Korean Society of Hypertension guidelines for the management of hypertension: what’s new and what has changed

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e31

Review

From concept to clinical practice: the evolution of low- and ultra-low-dose triple combination therapy for hypertension

Park JS, Sung KC, Rhee MY.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e28

Review

Renal denervation revisited: is patient selection the missing link between failure and success?

Shahverdi E, Herda LR, Manouchehri R, Shahi S, Lange M.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e20

Review

Current perspectives and challenges of digital hypertension: artificial intelligence in the management of hypertension

Yin Z, Miao H, Zhou Z, Li X, Zhang Y.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e17

Review

24-Hour ambulatory blood pressure and C-reactive protein: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Sulicka-Grodzicka J, Piotrowicz K, Cwynar M, Korkosz M, Guzik TJ, Maffia P, Gąsowski J.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e10

Review

Approaches to deprescribing cardiovascular medications in patients receiving palliative care: a scoping review

Perez-Tamayo G, Sirole M, Fernandez E, Chedid K, Sirajuddin I, Jha R.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e3

Research Article

Prevalence of adherence to antihypertensive treatment: a comparison of drug biochemical analysis and the self-report scale

da Luz Pádua Guimarães MC, Coelho JC, dos Santos J, Meira KC, Vattimo MD, Costa E, Vieira da Silva G, Drager LF, Pierin AM.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e37

Research Article

Associations of weekend warrior and regular physical activity patterns with prevalence of hypertension by socioeconomic status in Korean adults

Choi TG, Park S, Kunutsor SK, Jae SY.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e36

Research Article

Dynamic changes in right ventricular free wall strain during hemodialysis identify patients at risk for intradialytic hypotension

Kim BJ, Kim SJ, Im SI, Heo JH, Kim YN, Shin HS, Jung Y, Rim H, Thomas JD.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e35

Research Article

Feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction program on patients with nocturnal hypertension: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Wang S, Ng SN, Sit RW, Ying CC, Leung SY, Han J, Choi YK, Chow KF, Chung WH, Yip BH, McManus RJ, Wong SY, Lee EK.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e34

Research Article

Metabolic health and cardiovascular outcomes in treated hypertension: a secondary analysis of SPRINT

Cheon P, Sandesara U, Mirzai S, Soliman EZ, Shapiro MD, Kazibwe R.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e33

Research Article

Global trends and geographic variations of hypertension in childhood and adolescence 1990–2021: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Chu YH, Kim J, Oh SS, Han JH, Kim MS, Yon DK, Shin JI, Flynn JT.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e30

Research Article

Heart rate and left ventricular remodeling after repaired coarctation of the aorta: a cross-sectional study

Vaccari M, Maldonado LE, Moros CG, Sardella A, Romo M, Romero CA, on behalf of the ARECO Study Group.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e29

Research Article

Famine and blood pressure trajectories across 2 generations: a prospective cohort study

Chan F.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e25

Research Article

Postprandial hypotension is associated with increased blood pressure variability in patients with type 2 diabetes

Lee JH, Park JH.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e24

Research Article

Associations between hypertension care cascade, cognitive function, and cardiovascular disease in middle-aged and older adults: the exacerbated role of social isolation

Xiong C, Qiu W, Zeng K, Tang M, Gao Z, Li L.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e23

Research Article

Modifying effect of statin use on the association between nitrogen dioxide exposure and ischemic heart disease in patients with hypertension

Park H, Jang H, Lee H, Kim C, Cho J.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e22

Research Article

Association of physical activity with risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and mortality in Korean adults with hypertension

Choi Y, Han Y, Kim YS.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e21

Research Article

Smartphone ophthalmoscopy for assessment of hypertensive retinopathy in suspected hypertensive emergency: a pilot study

Broddin BE, Kalić H, Kramer S, De Crom RM, Latten GH, Buijs J, Mostard GJ, Van Twist DJ.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e19

Research Article

Efficacy and safety of extravascular renal denervation in patients with resistant hypertension: a study protocol for a pilot, single-arm, multi-center, first-in-human study

Yoon M, Kim HK, Han JH, Kim HJ, Jeong CW, Choi DJ.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e18

Research Article

Chronic hypertension diagnosed in a previous pregnancy is associated with recurrent preeclampsia

Gu Y, Chen Y, Cao X, Hu L, Fu Y, Li J, Pan Y, Chen Q.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e16

Research Article

Arterial stiffness index and blood pressure phenotypes in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: prognostic implications for ischemic and bleeding events

Kim BS, Ahn JH, Kang MG, Kim KH, Bae JS, Cho YH, Koh JS, Cho EJ, Kim SW, Tantry US, Gurbel PA, Hwang JY, Shin JH, Jeong YH.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e15

Research Article

Cardiac magnetic resonance assessment of left ventricular phenotypes and prognostic implications in hypertensive heart disease

Lertsiripatarajit P, Wanitchung K, Prechawuttidech S, Tongsai S, Kaolawanich Y.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e14

Research Article

Korea Hypertension Fact Sheet 2025: national trends in hypertension with a special analysis of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e13

Research Article

Blood pressure variability and the risk of post-stroke cognitive impairment following atrial fibrillation related acute ischemic stroke

Yea DA, Choi S, Lee M, Oh MS, Yu KH, Lee BC.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e12

Research Article

Evaluation of guideline adherence to hypertension-mediated organ damage screening in Korean patients with hypertension: results from the Korean Registry of Target Organ Damage in Hypertension (KorHR)

Kim DY, Kim SH, Han SW, Ok JS, Son JW, Jeong JO, Kim EJ, Choi S, Jung IH, Ryu SK, Shin MS, Ryu KH.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e11

Research Article

Heart failure associated with renal artery stenosis and Pickering syndrome: the critical role of endovascular revascularization: a case series and meta-analysis

Regolo M, Ponsa L, Rabbia F, Malatino L, Veglio F, Pappaccogli M.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e9

Research Article

Association of resting heart rate trajectories with incident chronic kidney disease in patients with hypertension

Ge Z, Huang J, Wang C, Guo S, Hu T, Lan L, Chen S, Wu S, Xue H.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e8

Research Article

A comparison of blood pressure reference values and the prevalence of high blood pressure in Indian adolescents aged 10–16 years using American and Indian reference standards

Saji A, Thomas T, Sachdev HS, Kurpad AV, Vasudevan A.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e7

Research Article

Integrative, multimodal nursing intervention for uncontrolled hypertension: randomized controlled trial effects on blood pressure, perceived stress, and medication adherence

Dağıstan Akgöz A, Gözüm S.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e6

Research Article

Incidence and prognosis of apparent-treatment resistant hypertension: a multi-state analysis using real world evidence

Teza H, Anothaisintawee T, Limpijankit T, Tansawet A, Boonmanunt S, Pattanateepapon A, McKay GJ, Attia J, Thakkinstian A.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e5

Research Article

Intensive blood pressure control to prevent major cardiovascular events in individuals with high-normal blood pressure (prehypertension): PRINT-TAHA9 randomized clinical trial

Mirhosseini SA, Abdollahi A, Sayadi M, Eskandarzadeh P, Zibaeenezhad MJ, Attar A.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e4

Research Article

Mortality trends in isolated systolic, diastolic, and combined hypertension: insights from NHANES database

Abdalla AS, Asghar MS, Bhandare D, Shimshak T.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e1

Letter to the Editor

Baxdrostat as a catalyst for precision hypertension: integrating pharmacogenomics, omics biomarkers, and digital phenotyping in resistant hypertension management

Amjad A, Batool ST, Ali U.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e27

Retraction

Retraction: The utility of biomarker risk prediction score in patients with chronic heart failure

Berezin AE, Kremzer AA, Martovitskaya YV, Berezina TA, Samura TA.

https://doi.org/10.5646/ch.2026.32.e2

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Welcome to Clinical Hypertension

Affiliated with the Korean Society of Hypertension, Clinical Hypertension publishes in all areas of hypertension, pulmonary hypertension and vascular disorders including vascular biology, pharmacology, pediatric hypertension and imaging. Articles published in Clinical Hypertension also encompass other disciplines such as neuroscience, endocrinology, nephrology, rheumatology and nursing. Our expert Editorial Board welcomes submissions from across our subject area, and we pride ourselves on providing a swift editorial response.

Society affiliation and support of APC

Clinical Hypertension is the official journal of Korean Society of Hypertension (KSH).
KSH sponsors full amount of APC for all the articles accepted for publication so that the authors do not need to pay.

Editor-in-Chief

Wook-Bum Pyun

Prof. PYUN is Professor of Medicine at Ewha Womans University, School of Medicine, Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea. He gained his MD degree at Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea and was awarded a PhD in medical science by Yonsei University. He had been served as deputy editor of Korean Circulation Journal, the official journal of Korean Society of Cardiology for more than 10 years and is immediate past president of Korean Society of Hypertension. His research interests primarily focus on blood pressure monitoring, cuff-less blood pressure measurement and renal denervation in difficult to control blood pressure.

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2022 Korean Society of Hypertension guidelines for the management of hypertension

In response to the growing need for revision of the hypertension treatment guideline, the Guideline Committee of the Korean Society of Hypertension have written their updated guidelines for the management of hypertension.