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Clinical hypertension: a new era
1Yonsei University Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.
Clinical Hypertension
|February 20, 2016
Summary
Clinical Hypertension, a new open-access journal, will publish high-quality research on blood pressure regulation, hypertension pathophysiology, and treatment. We welcome basic, clinical, and population studies in hypertension and related fields.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nephrology
- Endocrinology
- Neuroscience
- Vascular Biology
- Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Genetics
Background:
- Hypertension is a major global health challenge.
- Effective blood pressure regulation is crucial for preventing cardiovascular and renal diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- Announce the launch of the new journal, Clinical Hypertension.
- Publish high-quality scientific investigations on hypertension.
- Serve as a platform for research on blood pressure regulation, pathophysiology, treatment, and prevention.
Main Methods:
- Open-access, peer-reviewed, online publication model.
- Encouraging submission of original articles.
- Broad scope encompassing basic, clinical, and population studies.
Main Results:
- Establishment of a dedicated journal for hypertension research.
- Facilitation of knowledge dissemination in the field.
- Promotion of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Conclusions:
- Clinical Hypertension aims to advance the understanding and management of hypertension.
- The journal will foster rigorous scientific inquiry and evidence-based practice.
- It provides a vital resource for researchers and clinicians worldwide.
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