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Update on Hypertension Research in 2021.
Masaki Mogi1, Tatsuya Maruhashi2, Yukihito Higashi2,3
1Department of Pharmacology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, 454 Shitsukawa, Tohon, Ehime, 791-0295, Japan. mmogi@m.ehime-u.ac.jp.
Summary
This review highlights 12 key topics from 217 manuscripts published in Hypertension Research in 2021, offering in-depth insights into recent advancements in hypertension research.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Hypertension Research
Background:
- Hypertension Research published 217 manuscripts in 2021.
- Editorial teams acknowledge authors' contributions to advancing hypertension knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize twelve key topics from 2021 publications.
- To provide an in-depth discussion of current hypertension research trends.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of 217 published manuscripts from 2021.
- Identification and thematic grouping of twelve significant research areas.
Main Results:
- A curated selection of twelve pivotal topics in hypertension research.
- Detailed discussion of emerging trends and findings within these topics.
Conclusions:
- The "Update on Hypertension Research in 2021" special feature offers valuable insights.
- Readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the year's progress in hypertension.
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