Aims and Scope

Scope and Focus

The Annals of Clinical Hypertension (ACH) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hypertension and related cardiovascular conditions. The journal serves as a comprehensive platform for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals worldwide to share innovative research and clinical insights in the field of hypertension.

Research Areas

ACH welcomes submissions across all aspects of hypertension research and clinical practice, including but not limited to:

• Primary and secondary hypertension mechanisms and pathophysiology
• Novel diagnostic techniques and biomarkers for hypertensive disorders
• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches
• Cardiovascular risk assessment and management strategies
• Hypertension in special populations (pregnancy, pediatrics, elderly)
• Resistant and refractory hypertension management
• Digital health and telemedicine applications in hypertension care
• Population health and epidemiological studies

Publication Types

The journal accepts various types of scholarly contributions including original research articles, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, clinical case reports, brief communications, expert commentaries, and special issue papers. All submissions undergo rigorous peer review to ensure scientific excellence and clinical relevance.

Target Audience

ACH primarily serves cardiologists, internal medicine physicians, family practitioners, clinical researchers, epidemiologists, pharmacologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in hypertension research and patient care. The journal also provides valuable resources for medical students, residents, and fellows training in cardiovascular medicine.