Journal of Clinical Hypertension

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Clinical Hypertension is a peer-reviewed, monthly publication that serves internists, cardiologists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, hypertension specialists, primary care practitioners, pharmacists and all professionals interested in hypertension by providing objective, up-to-date information and practical recommendations on the full range of clinical aspects of hypertension.

Commentaries and columns by experts in the field provide further insights into our original research articles as well as on major articles published elsewhere.

Major guidelines for the management of hypertension are also an important feature of the Journal.

Through its partnership with the World Hypertension League, JCH will include a new focus on hypertension and public health, including major policy issues, that features research and reviews related to disease characteristics and management at the population level.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 3,460.00 USD. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Retracted: Predictive Validity of a Medication Adherence Measure in an Outpatient Setting

  Citation: 2188

  Authors: Donald E., Alfonso, Marie, Harry J.

• Original Papers. Success and Predictors of Blood Pressure Control in Diverse North American Settings: The Antihypertensive and Lipid‐Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT)

  Citation: 708

  Authors: William C., Charles E., Jeffrey A., Karen L., Barry R., Richard H., Henry R., Bruce P., Joanne, Chuke, Vasilios, Jeffrey, Jackson I., Michael H., Robert J., Linda, Judy, Sandra M.

• Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension in the Community

  Citation: 707

  Authors: Michael A., Ernesto L., William B., Samuel, Lars H., John G., John M., Barry L., Barry J., C. Venkata S., Debbie L., Jean‐Claude, Roger R., Sandra, David, Raymond R., John, Agustin J., George L., Jiguang, Aletta E., John D., Rhian M., Dominic, Stephen B.

• Obesity‐Related Hypertension: Pathogenesis, Cardiovascular Risk, and Treatment

  Citation: 373

  Authors: Lewis, Louis J., Lawrence J., Valerie, Leon I., Donald, James

• Comorbidities of Diabetes and Hypertension: Mechanisms and Approach to Target Organ Protection

  Citation: 344

  Authors: Amanda N., Samuel

• Recommendations for Blood Pressure Measurement in Humans: An AHA Scientific Statement from the Council on High Blood Pressure Research Professional and Public Education Subcommittee

  Citation: 332

  Authors: Thomas G., John E., Lawrence J., Bonita E., John W., Martha N., Daniel W., Theodore, Sheldon G., Edward J.

• Role of Mercury Toxicity in Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease, and Stroke

  Citation: 322

  Authors: Mark C.

• Nitric Oxide in Hypertension

  Citation: 281

  Authors: Matthias, Andreas, Thomas F.

• Alcohol Consumption and the Risk of Hypertension in Men and Women: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

  Citation: 256

  Authors: Alexandros, Vikram, Franz H.

• Cardiac and Vascular Consequences of Pre‐Hypertension in Youth

  Citation: 255

  Authors: Elaine M., Philip R., Connie, Stephen R., Thomas R., Lawrence M.