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American Journal of Hypertension

American Journal of Hypertension is an online-only journal focused on hypertension and related cardiovascular disease. It publishes original research and reviews across basic and clinical hypertension science and related fields.

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Subject Peripheral Vascular Disease
Impact Factor 3.1
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 0895-7061
eISSN 1941-7225
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Institutional online-only subscription pricing for 2026 ranges from £636.00 / $1200.00 / €950.00 to £952.00 / $1805.00 / €1427.00, depending on FTE band.

Submission Instructions

American Journal of Hypertension accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Contributions

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings BACKGROUND, METHODS, RESULTS, AND CONCLUSIONS.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words excluding abstract, references, tables, and figures. Manuscript should nominally be organized under the main headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Disclosure. Keywords must be included on the title page, and a graphical abstract is encouraged in addition to the text abstract.
References References must not exceed 40. References must use Vancouver style. References must be numbered in order of citation, cited in the text as superscript Arabic numerals, and list all authors.
Figures & Tables Manuscript must not exceed 4 figures and 4 tables. Tables and figures must be supplied as separate files, with figure legends provided on a separate manuscript page after the references. Tables must be numbered consecutively and provided in editable format rather than as images, and all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs must include alt text in the main manuscript file under the relevant figure legend.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words excluding abstract, references, tables, and figures. Manuscript should nominally be organized under the main headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Disclosure. Keywords must be included on the title page, and a graphical abstract is encouraged in addition to the text abstract.
References References must not exceed 100. References must use Vancouver style. References must be numbered in order of citation, cited in the text as superscript Arabic numerals, and list all authors.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be supplied as separate files in Editorial Manager, and figure legends must appear on a separate manuscript page after the references. Alt text must be provided in the main manuscript file directly under each relevant figure legend for all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs.
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Brief Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Brief Communications. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings BACKGROUND, METHODS, RESULTS, and CONCLUSIONS.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,200 words excluding abstract, references, tables, and figures. Manuscript should nominally be organized under the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Disclosure. Title page must include abstract and text word counts, the number of references, the number of figures and tables, keywords, and a conflict of interest statement, and a Disclosure section must appear at the end of the main text before the references.
References Brief Communications must not exceed 20 references. References must be formatted in Vancouver style. References must be numbered in order of citation, cited in the text as superscript Arabic numerals, and list all authors.
Figures & Tables Brief Communications must have no more than 1 figure or table. Tables and figures must be supplied in separate files, with figure legends provided on a separate manuscript page after the references. All images, figures, illustrations, and photographs must include alt text in the main manuscript file directly under the relevant figure legend.
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Hypertension Rounds

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,500 words excluding references, tables, and figures. Case reports must be submitted in the Hypertension Rounds format. Keywords must be included on the title page, and a Disclosure section must appear at the end of the main text before the references.
References References must not exceed 20. References must use Vancouver style. References must be numbered in order of citation with superscript Arabic numeral citations in the text, and all authors must be listed.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 3 figures or tables is allowed. Tables and figures must be supplied as separate files, with figure legends provided on a separate manuscript page after the references. Alt text must be provided for all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs in the main manuscript file directly under the relevant figure legend.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,500 words excluding references, tables, and figures. Case Reports must be submitted in the Hypertension Rounds format.
References References must not exceed 20. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered in order of citation in the text, cited as superscript Arabic numerals, and list all authors.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 3 figures or tables is allowed. Tables and figures must be supplied as separate files in Editorial Manager rather than embedded in the manuscript.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript text must not exceed 500 words excluding references, tables, and figures. Letter must reference the original source.
References References must not exceed 4. References must use Vancouver style. References must be numbered in order of citation and cited in the text as superscript Arabic numerals, with all authors listed.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 1 figure or table is allowed. Tables and figures must be supplied as separate files rather than embedded only in the manuscript.
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Recent Publications

Nighttime Blood Pressure Levels and Phenotypes: Prognostic Value and Reproducibility

Francesca Coccina, Sante D Pierdomenico

10.1093/ajh/hpag054
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Dissociation of UPR signaling and ER ultrastructure during 4-PBA therapy in shunt-driven pulmonary hypertension

X R Xu, L Chen, K Y Sun, X B Qin, C Y Zhang, J Li, B Tang, F Li, J G Wang

10.1093/ajh/hpag052
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Implications of sex differences in arginine kinetics for individualized treatment of hypertension

Brooke E Chapple, Oleg Palygin, Daria V Ilatovskaya

10.1093/ajh/hpag053
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The Impact of Cumulative Exposure to Cardiac Metabolic Index on the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Liu Tiantian, Zhang Jingdi, Li Liuxin, Zhang Xiaoxue, Huo Zhenyu, Jiang Jingyuan, Li Bo, Sun Wanting, Li Huiying, Zhu Chenrui, Ji Chunpeng, Li Yun, Huang Zhe, Wu Shouling

10.1093/ajh/hpaf178
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Relationship Between Postural Blood Pressure Changes and Early Arteriosclerosis Indicators in Hypertensive Patients

Yunling Long, Xiaochun Wang, Guanglei Yang, Geng Zhang, Qianhui Shang, Yu Zhao

10.1093/ajh/hpaf189
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median days from submission to first decision, median days from submission to final decision, and median days from acceptance to publication are used as peer review and production metrics.

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What are the publication costs?

Institutional online-only subscription pricing for 2026 ranges from £636.00 / $1200.00 / €950.00 to £952.00 / $1805.00 / €1427.00, depending on FTE band.

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Research Topics

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Sodium Intake and Health Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Renin-Angiotensin System Studies Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Birth, Development, and Health Eicosanoids and Hypertension Pharmacology Heart Failure Treatment and Management Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Renal and Vascular Pathologies Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Nutritional Studies and Diet Diet and metabolism studies Renal function and acid-base balance Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring

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