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New Evidence NEJM Study

Rapid precision imaging could transform diagnosis of aldosterone driven hypertension.

Comment from the Executive, Dr Manish Saxena, Hypertensions Specialist at Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University London who is lead investigator on studies with aldosterone synthase inhibitor commented – “Hypertension remains the most... Read more

27 Nov 2025

Blood Pressure Wearable Tech Summit

Top Level Summary

Thursday 20th November saw the launch of a new key workstream for the BIHS at a High Level Summit 'Realising the Potential of Wearable BP Technology to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease'. Generously hosted by IQVIA, the event brought together NHS... Read more

27 Nov 2025

Clinical Practitioners Special Interest Group

Vacancies

Clinical Practitioners Special Interest Group Member Vacancies The British and Irish Hypertension Society (BIHS) is seeking new committee members to join the Clinical Practitioners Special Interest Group (CP SIG). This role offers a valuable... Read more

26 Nov 2025

British & Irish Hypertension Society (BIHS) Response to the WHO Global Report on Hypertension 2025

The British & Irish Hypertension Society (BIHS) welcomes the publication of the World Health Organisation’s Global Report on Hypertension 2025: High Stakes – Turning Evidence into Action. The report confirms what BIHS has long warned: uncontrolled... Read more

24 Sep 2025

Know your numbers! week

Blood Pressure UK

📢 Know Your Numbers! Week 2025 – Looking for the Missing Millions This September, Blood Pressure UK’s annual Know Your Numbers! Week will focus on the 5 million UK adults aged 18–64 who may have undiagnosed high blood pressure – increasing their... Read more

4 Sep 2025