Why attend ISH-ECS 2026? It’s where hypertension will meet innovation, collaboration, and real-world clinical impact. 📍 InterContinental Dubai Festival City 📅 22–25 October 2026 Register now: ishecs26.org/registration/

All are welcome to an upcoming seminar from the ISH and the Argentine Society of Hypertension (SAHA): Rethinking hypertension in the Americas: beyond one-size-fits-all. 🗓 Friday 29 May 2026 Find out more and access the livestream directly: www.youtube.com/live/tQuXVHv...

Today is #WorldHypertensionDay! High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and many more conditions. Whoever you are, and wherever you are, we encourage you to get your blood pressure checked! Find out more: ish-world.com/world-hypert...

One of the biggest challenges in controlling high blood pressure is adherence to treatment. This month we encourage healthcare professionals to have open conversations with patients about medication access, cost, beliefs, & any barriers they face sticking to medication. #HealthcareAdherence

High blood pressure is common, and is a silent killer. With #WorldHypertensionDay happening on 17 May, we encourage healthcare professionals around the world to make blood pressure management a priority.

Watch: ISH President George Stergiou encourages everyone to get involved and get engaged in World Hypertension Day and May Measurement Month 2026, wherever you are in the world. Access resources for World Hypertension Day and MMM on the ISH website: ish-world.com/world-hypert...

A healthy lifestyle can help prevent and manage high blood pressure – as well as many other conditions. As we prepare to mark #WorldHypertensionDay on 17 May, follow some simple tips to help manage your risk.

The ISH is pleased to announce that Professor Kazuomi Kario of Japan has been elected as the next President of the ISH (2026-2028). Prof Kario will take up office as President in October 2026, succeeding current ISH President Prof George Stergiou. Read more: ish-world.com/latest-news-...

High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and many more conditions. This month, as we celebrate #WorldHypertensionDay on 17 May, get your blood pressure checked! Find out more: ish-world.com/world-hypert...

We are proud to support our colleagues from the Brazilian Society of Hypertension who in April and May this year are running their ‘Less pressure’ campaign. Find out more about the campaign (in Portuguese): www.sbh.org.br/arquivos/cam...

Congratulations to the three recipients of our recent funding call to support independent clinical research on wearable wrist-cuff blood pressure technology: Find out more: ish-world.com/latest-news-...

Members in our Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: register for an upcoming webinar from the ISH MENA Regional Advisory Group, on the ‘ABCs of Hypertension (Pharmacotherapy)’ Wednesday 22 April 2026 20:00-21:30 (+4 GMT Dubai Time) Registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Hear from Stephanie E. Areloegbe (Nigeria) about her experience of taking part in the ISH mentorship scheme. The ISH Mentorship Scheme pairs new investigators with experienced investigators in hypertension research. Find out more: ish-world.com/mentorship

Ida Perrotta of the University of Calabria, Italy is in our Women in Hypertension Research spotlight this month. Find out about her role, career to date, challenges she has faced, and more: ish-world.com/portfolio-wo...

Meet Jose L. Flores-Guerrero (Mexico and the UK) in a recent ISH New Investigator spotlight feature. Jose studies wearable-derived biomarkers for cardiometabolic risk stratification. ish-world.com/portfolio-in...

The Inter-American Society of Hypertension: testerday and today. Carlos M Ferrario and Mariela Gironacci reflect on the story of IASH in the latest edition of ISH Hypertension News. Read Hypertension News today: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten...

On World Adherence Day, read an article from Cesar Romero on the topic of how to achieve adherence: “Is my patient ready for antihypertensive medication?” Read today: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten... #Stayontrack #Dontmissamoment #Adherence

Through the CAT’s eye: seeing non-adherence clearly. Ahead of #WorldAdherenceDay tomorrow, read a perspective piece from Pankaj Gupta and Prashanth Patel in the latest edition of ISH Hypertension News. Read today: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten... #Stayontrack #Dontmissamoment #Adherence

Improving medication adherence and hypertension control: the essence of a global movement. Read an article from Daniel Pineiro, Sean Taylor and Jagat Narula in the latest edition of Hypertension News. Read today: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten... #Stayontrack #Dontmissamoment #Adherence

In the run up to #WorldAdherenceDay on 27 March, read an article from Dagnovar Aristizabal published in the latest edition of ISH Hypertension News, outlining strategies for adherence in hypertension. Read Hypertension News today: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten... #Stayontrack #Adherence

Non-adherence to medication and lifestyle changes is widespread, but isn’t inevitable. This #WorldAdherenceDay we’re encouraging healthcare professionals to treat adherence as a modifiable risk factor and support patients from day one. world-heart-federation.org/world-adhere... @worldheart.org

Full-spectrum CBD oil: a promising ally against #hypertension? Read a perspective piece from Josiane Cruz (Brazil) in the latest edition of ISH Hypertension News: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten...

“Beginning as a nurse and later transitioning into epidemiology allowed me to move from caring for individual patients to advancing blood pressure control at the population level." Read our Women in Hypertension Research spotlight featuring Xiaoyue Xu: ish-world.com/portfolio-wo...

Incorporating potassium-enriched salt into hypertension guidelines: read a perspective piece from Xiaoyue Xu, Bruce Neal and Alta Schutte in the latest edition of ISH Hypertension News. Read Hypertension News today: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten...

"When sodium meets potassium: a systems model of blood pressure control." Read a perspective piece from Anita Layton of the University of Waterloo, Canada, in the latest edition of Hypertension News: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten...

Thank you to Mansi Patil and colleagues who ran the ISH booth at the recent IAPEN INDIA Clinical Nutrition Conference 2026 from IAPEN India. We look forward to welcoming many delegates as members of the ISH and we hope to see many attendees at our 2026 Scientific Meeting in Dubai!

How do you find your niche as an early or mid career researcher? ISH member Reuben Mutagaywa (Tanzania) shares his perspective.

An ISH position paper out today highlights the growing numbers of children and young people around the world who are developing high blood pressure - and what to do about it. Read more: ish-world.com/latest-news-...

Applications for the 2026 Emerging Hypertension Leaders Summer School organised by the British and Irish Hypertension Society are now open, and will close at the end of February. Find out more on the BIHS website: bihs.org.uk/education/su...

Read a perspective piece from Anping Cai and Yingqing Feng on early detection of pre-heart failure in hypertension. The article appears in the latest edition of our publication Hypertension News: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten...

To coincide with the Go Red for Women campaign from the American Heart Association, marked on 6 February, Azra Mahmud, Chair of the ISH South and Central Asia Regional Advisory Group, reflects on the importance of redesigning hypertension care for women: ish-world.com/latest-news-...

“My hope is that evidence continues to show the relevance of controlling blood pressure to prevent cognitive decline, slow progression, and reduce the risk of dementia.” Read our New Investigator spotlight feature with Jesus David Melgarejo Arias: ish-world.com/portfolio-in...

Abstract Submission Now Open! Ready to showcase your groundbreaking research? Submit your abstract and present your science to a global audience at ISH-ECS 2026. Deadline: 20 May 2026 Submit your abstract: ishecs26.org/abstract-sub...

How to address hypertension and related diseases in Africa - read a piece from Alfred Doku, Juliette Edzeame, Caroline Mtaita and Gilbert Boakye in the latest ISH Hypertension News. Read Hypertension News today: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten...

Read a perspective piece on diagnosis and treatment of renal artery stenosis from Peter de Leeuw and Abraham Kroon in the latest edition of Hypertension News. Read Hypertension News today: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten...

Fibromuscular Dysplasia – personal trajectory and joint achievements. Read a perspective piece from Alexandre Persu in the latest edition of Hypertension News. Read Hypertension News today: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten...

Nocturnal hypertension in pregnant women: cause or consequence of placental ischemia? Read a perspective piece from Martin Salazar and Walter Espeche in the latest edition of Hypertension News. Read Hypertension News today: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten...

Attend our next webinar for ISH members! *Getting the most out of mentorship - advice for early to mid-career researchers* Date: 2 February 2026 Time: 20:00 to 21:00 UK time Register today: members.ish-world.com/webinarRegis...

Are hypertensive disorders of pregnancy an overlooked predictor in cardiovascular risk assessment in women? Read a perspective piece from Victoria Chen, Natalie Bello and Jennifer Cluett in the latest edition of Hypertension News. Read Hypertension News today: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten...

What makes an ISH Scientific Meeting worth attending? In a short blog, Arinola Akinnibosun (Australia) reflects on what she gained from coming to our 2024 meeting. Read her blog: ish-world.com/latest-news-... Find out more about our 2026 meeting in Dubai: ishecs26.org

When and how can antihypertensive treatment in nursing home residents be reduced? In an article for Hypertension News, Athanase Benetos summarises the results of the RETREAT-FRAIL trial which looked at these questions. Read Hypertension News today: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten...

What makes an ISH Scientific Meeting worth attending? In a blog, ISH member Ruan Kruger (South Africa) reflects on why he attended our 2024 Scientific Meeting - including the scientific programme, the global exchange of ideas & the new connections made: ish-world.com/latest-news-...

In the latest edition of ISH Hypertension News, our President, Secretary and Past President highlight some important recommendations made in the recent @americanheart.bsky.social / @accintouch.bsky.social / multi-society guidelines for #hypertension. Read the article: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten...

What are the benefits of joining the ISH? Keisuke Shinohara from Japan gives his perspective on what ISH membership has meant to him. Find out more about ISH membership options: ish-world.com/join-ish

We are delighted to publish our December 2025 edition of ISH #Hypertension News - out now! Read today: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten... As always, a big thanks to all contributors.

What are the benefits of joining the ISH? Praveen Veerabhadrappa from the USA gives his perspective on what ISH membership has meant to him. Find out more about ISH membership options: ish-world.com/join-ish

Starting from 2026, the ISH will hold a Scientific Meeting every year, following a decision by the ISH Council designed to accelerate scientific progress in the field of hypertension. Find out more: ish-world.com/latest-news-...

Attend our next members’ webinar! 📅 Date: Thursday 27 November 2025 🕐 Time: 12:00 - 13:00 UK time Speakers will offer actionable insights on making the transition from early career research to becoming an independent research leader. Register today: members.ish-world.com/webinarRegis...

The Very Early Bird registration deadline is approaching for ISH-ECS 2026! Don’t miss your chance to save up to 60% on registration! 🗓️Register by 1 December 2025 to unlock the best rates! 📍22–25 October 2026 | Intercontinental Dubai Festival City 🔗 ishecs26.org/registration

“Pursuing collaborative projects has enriched my research knowledge by opening my mind to different perspectives, expertise, points of view and lived experience of others from different regions of the world.” Dean Picone writes in ISH Hypertension News: ish-world.com/ish-hyperten...