On March 8th, International Women's Day, we celebrate the contributions of women in cardiovascular research.

Omar Al Dhaybi, MD, and George Bakris, MD of the ASH Comprehensive Hypertension Center in Chicago report on chronic kidney disease as independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Beyond Basic Training: The role of an international society in discovery science

I am just a PhD Scientist. Early in my career I would often utter this phrase when asked if I was a clinician........Years ago a colleague suggested that statements like the above devalued discovery research and I stopped using it, but it has been my involvement in the ISH that has largely eliminated the need for a disclaimer at all.

CD47-blocking antibodies restore phagocytosis and prevent atherosclerosis.

Immune system regulation of hypertension evident in the homeostatic role of cyclooxygenase-2-derived PGE2 in response to increased dietary salt.

Antihypertensive treatment with thiazide-type diuretics may prevent osteoporotic fractures.

Thomas Unger shares his views on hypertension, linking basic science to clinical science.

Neil Poulter (President) and Maciej Tomaszewski (Secretary) reflect on the current activities of the Society.

MAY MEASUREMENT MONTH (MMM17) is a global Blood Pressure (BP) Awareness Campaign, incorporating World Hypertension Day.

Read an invitation from the ISH President to get involved now!

A report into how deep brain stimulation can lower extremely high blood pressure.