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‘Poorly controlled blood pressure is the most important factor contributing to loss of kidney function in established kidney disease’
14 Mar 2024

On World Kidney Day 2024, nephrology and hypertension specialist and ISH member Erika Jones writes about the link between hypertension and kidney disease,steps patients can take to help manage the conditions, and the importance of clinicians remaining up to date in the care of people with high blood pressure and kidney disease.

New report aims to improve adherence to blood pressure treatment
30 Jan 2024

The ISH is pleased to support the launch of a new report which aims to improve adherence to treatment for high blood pressure.

HEARTS initiative in the Americas improving hypertension control rates
22 Dec 2023

A new paper outlines how the ‘HEARTS in the Americas’ programme is improving hypertension control rates across Latin America and the Caribbean.