In this paper, the Korean Society of Hypertension intends to remark the current results of smartphone / smartwatch-based BP measurement and recommend optimal BP measurement methods using a smartphone device, aiming to increase the likelihood of success in implementing these new technologies into improved hypertension awareness, diagnosis, and control.
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Despite the theoretical concerns of increased ACE2 expression by Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system (RAS) blockade, there is no evidence that RAS inhibitors are harmful during COVID-19 infection and have in fact been shown to be beneficial in animal studies. Therefore, it is recommended to maintain RAS blockade during the current corona virus pandemic.
The Correction to this article has been published in Clinical Hypertension 2021 27:10
Clinical Hypertension is a continuation of the Journal of the Korean Society of Hypertension, formerly published by IB Planning Co. All previous content(1995-2014) from the Journal of the Korean Society of Hypertension is freely available at its official website.
Prof Wook-Jin Chung, Editor-in-Chief
Prof Chung is Professor of Medicine at the Gachon University College of Medicine in Incheon, Korea. He gained his MD degree at Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea and was awarded a PhD in medical science by Yonsei University in 2009. He then joined the faculty of Gachon University and currently serves as Professor of Medicine. His research interests primarily focus on pulmonary hypertension, heart failure and cardiac imaging including innovative device developments. His approach has deepened the understanding of pathophysiology leading to translational deep phenotyping and therapeutic options in hypertension, pulmonary hypertension and heart failure.
We are pleased to announce that all articles published in Clinical Hypertension journal are included in PubMed, PubMed Central and DOAJ.
Clinical Hypertension is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that aims to publish in all areas of hypertension and vascular disorders. We aim to ensure the widest possible dissemination of research throughout the hypertension community.
The journal focuses on areas within peripheral vascular diseases, vascular biology, cellular and molecular biology, clinical hypertension, epidemiology, nephrology, endocrinology, neuroscience, pharmacology, genetics, pediatric hypertension and basic science. Clinical Hypertension is a continuation of the Korean journal, Journal of the Korean Society of Hypertension.
All previous contents (1995-2014) from the Journal of the Korean Society of Hypertension are freely available at its official website.
In response to the growing need for revision of the hypertension treatment guideline, the Guideline Committee of the Korean Society of Hypertension have written their updated guidelines for the management of hypertension. The articles cover epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment and treatment of hypertension, and hypertension in special situations.
Clinical Hypertension is the official journal of the Korean Society of Hypertension.
The Society is currently covering all publication costs so there are no article processing charges for authors.
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