Name: Jeong-Hun Shin
Affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, South Korea
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Tell us about yourself.
I am a Professor of Cardiology at Hanyang University College of Medicine in South Korea and work as an interventional cardiologist. I currently serve as Director of Planning Affairs for the Korean Society of Hypertension, Special Affairs Director (Hypertension) for the Korean Society for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, and Hypertension Director for the Korean Society of Cardiometabolic Syndrome. I am also a member of the European Society of Hypertension Working Group on Large Arteries.
What are your research interests?
My main research interests include hypertension, cardio-metabolic-kidney syndrome, cardiovascular disease prevention, arterial stiffness, and coronary intervention.
What are you working on right now?
I am currently involved in several projects. These include evaluating the short- and long-term cardiovascular outcomes and mortality of patients with acute severe hypertension and hypertensive emergencies, as well as developing risk stratification and prediction tools for high-risk patients. I am also studying cuffless blood pressure devices in comparison with conventional ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM), building registries, and developing novel blood pressure parameters. In addition, I am conducting physician surveys to identify factors associated with improving hypertension treatment and control rates. Another ongoing area of work is the development of wearable devices for continuous biosignal monitoring and cardiovascular risk prediction.
What do you hope to achieve in the field of hypertension over the next 5 years?
I hope to help establish cuffless blood pressure devices as practical tools in real-world clinical practice. This will require rigorous device validation and long-term registry data. Ultimately, I would like to see effectiveness trials demonstrating improved blood pressure control, reduced end-organ damage, and eventually fewer cardiovascular events in patients managed with cuffless BP devices compared with usual care.
What challenges have you faced in your career to date?.
One of the main challenges has been balancing a busy clinical workload with limited research manpower and infrastructure. These factors sometimes made it difficult to translate ideas into actual studies. Fortunately, in recent years I have been supported by excellent colleagues, including Assoc. Professors Hyun-Jin Kim and Byung-Sik Kim, as well as strong institutional and academic society support, which has allowed me to pursue a wider range of meaningful research projects.
Which of your publications are you proudest of and why?
The publication I am proudest of is the first report generated from our dedicated registry of patients with acute severe hypertension presenting to the emergency department. I was involved in every stage of the project, from the initial concept and registry development to data analysis and manuscript preparation. The registry subsequently led to more than ten related publications, making it one of the most meaningful achievements in my academic career.
What is your favourite manuscript from a lab other than your own?
I especially appreciate clinical studies that directly inform better treatment decisions for patients, particularly in areas where there is uncertainty or ongoing debate. Two recent outstanding examples from South Korea are:
What are your passions outside of work?
Like many clinical professors in South Korea, I do not have abundant free time outside work. However, I enjoy ball sports, and more recently I have taken up golf. I also enjoy traveling whenever I have the opportunity.