American Journal of Hypertension

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American Journal of Hypertension

The American Journal of Hypertension (AJH) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on all aspects of hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases. Established in 1988, the journal aims to provide a platform for the dissemination of research findings, clinical practices, and advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of hypertension. The AJH is published monthly and includes original research articles, reviews, meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and case reports relevant to both clinicians and researchers in the field of cardiology and hypertension.

Scope and Topics[edit | edit source]

The American Journal of Hypertension covers a wide range of topics related to blood pressure, including but not limited to:

  • Pathophysiology of hypertension
  • Clinical management and therapeutic strategies
  • Epidemiological studies on hypertension
  • Innovations in the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure
  • Genetic and environmental factors influencing blood pressure
  • Impact of lifestyle and dietary habits on hypertension
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions

Abstracting and Indexing[edit | edit source]

The journal is abstracted and indexed in several databases, ensuring its content is accessible to a wide audience. These include PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, the Science Citation Index Expanded, and others. This wide indexing helps in the dissemination of the research findings to researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals globally.

Editorial Board[edit | edit source]

The editorial board of the American Journal of Hypertension comprises renowned experts in the field of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. The board is responsible for maintaining the journal's high standards of scientific integrity and quality. They oversee the peer-review process, ensuring that all published articles contribute valuable knowledge to the field.

Open Access[edit | edit source]

The American Journal of Hypertension offers an open access option, allowing authors to make their articles freely available to anyone worldwide. This ensures that important findings in the field of hypertension are accessible to all interested parties, facilitating the spread of knowledge and advancements in the treatment and management of high blood pressure.

Impact Factor[edit | edit source]

The impact factor of the American Journal of Hypertension is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in the journal has been cited in a particular year. It is used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field, with journals with higher impact factors deemed to be more important than those with lower ones.

Submission Guidelines[edit | edit source]

Authors looking to submit their work to the American Journal of Hypertension must adhere to the journal's submission guidelines. These guidelines detail the manuscript preparation, submission process, and the peer-review system. The journal encourages submissions that are innovative, contribute significantly to the field, and adhere to ethical standards in research and publication.

External Links[edit | edit source]

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD