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Welcome to the World Journal of Hypertension

World Journal of Hypertension is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of hypertension, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, blood pressure measurement, cerebrovascular diseases, endocrine hypertension, experimental hypertension, hemodynamics, imaging procedures, malignant hypertension, pregnancy-induced hypertension, renal hypertension, renovascular hypertension, hypertension-related heart failure, hypertensive retinopathy, masked hypertension, microcirculation, renin-angiotensin system, and white coat hypertension. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in hypertension, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of hypertension science. Submit an Article >>

2023 Published Issues
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Editors-in-Chief
  • Tzu-Hurng Cheng, PhD, Professor, (Email: thcheng@mail.cmu.edu.tw) Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
Indexing/Abstracting
The WJH is now abstracted and indexed in Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.
Journal Metrics
There is currently no impact factor.
ISSN
2220-3168 (online)
Latest Manuscript Statistics
Received (99), Duration of Peer Review (24 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (47 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (23 days/Mean), Accepted (48.5%/Mean), Production Time (72 days/Mean), Time to Publication (203 days/Mean), and Rejected (31.3%/Mean).
Minireviews
Huma Khurshid, Saira Rafaqat, Sana Rafaqat 
World J Hypertens 11(2):12-19. Published online Oct 16, 2023. doi: 10.5494/wjh.v11.i2.12
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