Editorial [Hot topic: Hypertension and Diabetes (Guest Editor: Kazuko Masuo)]

Large artery (aortic) stiffening has important consequences on cardiovascular health, including isolated systolic hypertension, excessive penetration of pulsatile energy into the microvasculature of target organs that operate at low vascular resistance, and abnormal ventricular-arterial interactions that promote left ventricular remodeling, dysfunction and failure. Large artery stiffness independently predicts cardiovascular risk ...read more

Scope: This special feature focuses on the latest research and clinical advances in the field of pediatric hypertension. We welcome original research papers, review articles, case reports, as well as technical and methodological discussions from academia and clinical practitioners worldwide. Topics of interest include but are not limited to: Epidemiology ...read more