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Current Hypertension Reports
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Current Hypertension Reports

1522-6417

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/11906

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 905 68 78 25

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 92
Documents by Best Scientists*: 94
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 95
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.658
Impact Factor: 5.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Current Hypertension Reports?

Internal medicine, Blood pressure, Nephrology, Endocrinology and Cardiology are among the topics commonly tackled in Current Hypertension Reports. The concepts on Internal medicine presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Diabetes mellitus, Pharmacology and Intensive care medicine. Pharmacology research discussed connects with the study of Angiotensin-converting enzyme.

The journal investigates Intensive care medicine research which frequently intersects with Physical therapy. While work presented in Current Hypertension Reports provided substantial information on Blood pressure, it also covered topics in Stroke, Clinical trial and Risk factor. The Nephrology works featured in it incorporate elements from Kidney, Bioinformatics and Renal function.

The journal concentrates on Endocrinology topics that focus on Renin–angiotensin system, Angiotensin II, Insulin resistance, Aldosterone and Metabolic syndrome. Angiotensin II receptor type 1 is part of Angiotensin II studies tackled in it. The studies in Cardiology featured incorporate elements of Arterial stiffness, Left ventricular hypertrophy and Prehypertension.

  • Internal medicine (69.87%)
  • Blood pressure (43.02%)
  • Nephrology (39.29%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Global Epidemic of the Metabolic Syndrome. (738 citations)
  • The Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT). Major outomes in high-risk hypertensive patients randomized to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or calcium channel blocker vs diuretic. (349 citations)
  • Reactive oxygen species: Roles in blood pressure and kidney function (297 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Current Hypertension Reports:

The journal articles primarily tackle Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Blood pressure, Nephrology and Cardiology. The journal articles explore issues in Blood pressure which can be linked to other research areas like Disease, Risk factor and Intensive care medicine. The published articles explore research in Pulse pressure and overlapping concepts in Arterial stiffness to expand the discourse in Cardiology.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal focuses largely on the fields of Internal medicine, Nephrology, Blood pressure, Cardiology and Intensive care medicine. While Internal medicine is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Diabetes mellitus and MEDLINE. Some problems in Nephrology that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Angiotensin II, Sympathetic nervous system and Transplantation, Kidney transplantation.

It explores topics in Blood pressure which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Meta-analysis, Disease and Vasodilation. The journal facilitates discussions on Cardiology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Observational study, Clinical trial and Left ventricular hypertrophy. The journal holds forums on Intensive care medicine that merges themes from other disciplines such as Severity of illness, Review article and Drug.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Gut Microbiota-Derived Short-Chain Fatty Acids Facilitate Microbiota:Host Cross talk and Modulate Obesity and Hypertension. (9 citations)
  • The COVID-19 Pandemic: an Appraisal of its Impact on Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Pre-Eclampsia. (3 citations)
  • Multiple Gestations and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: What Do We Know? (3 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Current Hypertension Reports (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Norman K. Hollenberg (38 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Suzanne Oparil (21 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Guido Grassi (21 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • George L. Bakris (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Giuseppe Mancia (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Current Hypertension Reports (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (58 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (50 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Veterans Health Administration (42 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (35 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center (33 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 4.88% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.51% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.26% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 25.64% of all publications and 43.59% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Applications and Opportunities for Hypertension Research

While research in hypertension can open avenues in various medical fields, it can also pave the way for new and exciting career opportunities. Those involved in the study of hypertension might consider leveraging their expertise into careers in academic, clinical, or research roles. One potential career pathway is in nursing, specifically in the area of cardiovascular nursing, where professionals specialize in providing care for patients with heart disease and other conditions such as hypertension. These professionals work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and health departments. For those considering a career in nursing, several online programs are available that can provide you with the skills and knowledge you need. For example, if you live in Missouri, you can consider some of the best online nursing programs in Missouri. These programs offer flexibility for working professionals interested in evolving their careers or breaking into the healthcare industry. Also, as a researcher in hypertension, opportunities abound in biotechnology companies and pharmaceutical industries, where you can engage in drug development and management of hypertension. Universities and research institutes are also potential employers, where you can contribute to the development of new knowledge in the field of hypertension. Getting involved in hypertension research not only presents the chance to contribute to improving global health but also opens up a range of career opportunities to pursue. Regardless of your career aspirations in this field, continuing to engage with pioneering research, like that published in Current Hypertension Reports, will ensure you remain at the forefront of this vital area of healthcare.

Top Publications

  • Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: a Comparison of International Guidelines

    Rachel G Sinkey;Ashley N Battarbee;Natalie A Bello;Christopher W Ives

    (2020)
    133 Citations
  • Pathophysiology of Hypertensive Heart Disease: Beyond Left Ventricular Hypertrophy.

    Chike C Nwabuo;Ramachandran S Vasan

    (2020)
    116 Citations
  • Hypertension During Pregnancy

    Akanksha Agrawal;Nanette K Wenger

    (2020)
    97 Citations
  • Sodium Intake and Risk of Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Dose–Response Meta-analysis of Observational Cohort Studies

    (2022)
    74 Citations
  • The Renin-Angiotensin System in the Central Nervous System and Its Role in Blood Pressure Regulation.

    Pablo Nakagawa;Javier Gomez;Justin L Grobe;Curt D Sigmund

    (2020)
    72 Citations
  • Coffee and Arterial Hypertension.

    Stanisław Surma;Suzanne Oparil

    (2021)
    70 Citations
  • Management of Hyperuricemia in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: a Focus on Renal Protection

    Jan T. Kielstein;Roberto Pontremoli;Michel Burnier

    (2020)
    59 Citations
  • Diet and Kidney Function: a Literature Review

    A. C. van Westing;L. K. Küpers;J. M. Geleijnse

    (2020)
    54 Citations
  • Migrating Populations and Health: Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Syndrome

    (2022)
    51 Citations
  • Recent Research Advances in Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Receptors.

    Kengo Azushima;Kengo Azushima;Norihiko Morisawa;Kouichi Tamura;Akira Nishiyama

    (2020)
    51 Citations

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