Hypertension Seoul 2025

Hypertension in Young Adults, When, Why, and How [ENG] November 07 (Fri.) 08:40-09:55	Room A
Chairperson(s) Jae Il Shin (Yonsei University) Joseph T. Flynn (USA)

08:40-08:55	Optimal Initiation Age for Hypertension Screening in Young Adults Hack-Lyoung Kim (Seoul National University)
08:55-09:10	Masked Hypertension in Young Adults: Prevalence, Determinants, and CV Risk Ji Eun Lee (Korea University)
09:10-09:25	Nocturnal Hypertension in Young Adults Youngwoo Jang (Gachon University)
09:25-09:40	Strategies to Improve Adherence to Antihypertensive Therapy in Young Adults Dae Young Cheon (Hallym University)
09:40-09:55	Panel Discussion Hyun-Jin Kim (Hanyang University) Hyun Ju Yoon (Chonnam National University) Eun-Mi Lee (Wonkwang University)

Opening Ceremony November 07 (Fri.) 10:05-10:25	Room A

Young Investigator Award [ENG] November 07 (Fri.) 10:35-11:41	Room A
Chairperson(s) Jong-Won Ha (Yonsei University) Il-Suk Sohn (Kyunghee University)
Judges Hyun-Jin Kim (Hanyang University) Mi-Hyang Jung (Catholic University) In-Jeong Cho (Ewha Womans University)

10:35-10:46	Association of Within-Visit Blood Pressure Variability with Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality among Individuals without a History of Hypertension: Results from the UK Biobank In Tae Jin (Yonsei University)
10:46-10:57	Aldosterone Excess, Blood Pressure Control, and Kidney Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease: Findings From the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Etiology Research Center-High Risk (CMERC-HI) Study Jong Hyun Jhee (Yonsei University)
10:57-11:08	Association between Systemic Inflammation and Long-Term Mortality in Patients with Hypertensive Crisis Visiting the Emergency Department Byungwoo Yoo (Hanyang University)
11:08-11:19	Age at Hypertension Onset and Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Events and Renal Outcomes: A Community-Based Korean Cohort Study Soo Jung Park (Hanyang University)
11:19-11:30	Genetic Predisposition Recalibrates Blood Pressure Thresholds for Cardiovascular Risk Jee Ye Kahng (Seoul National University)
11:30-11:41	Blood Pressure Polygenic Score Predicts Long-Term Blood Pressure Control and Treatment-Resistant Hypertension So Mi Cho (Harvard University)

Plenary Lecture [ENG] November 07 (Fri.) 11:55-12:25	Room A
Chairperson(s) Jinho Shin (President of KSH)

11:55-12:25

Reflections on Key Messages in the 2024 ESC and 2025 ACC/AHA Blood Pressure Guidelines John William McEvoy (Ireland)

Luncheon Symposium I [Sky Labs] [ENG] November 07 (Fri.) 12:35-13:15	Room A
Chairperson(s) Sang-Hyun Ihm (Catholic University)

12:35-12:55	Cuffless Blood Pressure Monitoring: Opportunities and Clinical Perspectives Gianfranco Parati (Italy)
12:55-13:15	Clinical Validation of a Ring-Type Cuffless BP Monitor in Korea Jihoon Kim (Sungkyunkwan University)

Smart Hypertension Care: AI, Big Data, and Digitalomics [ENG] November 07 (Fri.) 13:25-14:40	Room A
Chairperson(s) Goo-Yeong Cho (Seoul National University) Sung Kee Ryu (Ewha Womans University)

13:25-13:40	Artificial Intelligence and Blood Pressure Measurement Yuqing Zhang (China)
13:40-13:55	Leveraging AI in Prediction and Management of Hypertension Seng Chan You (Yonsei University)
13:55-14:10	Big Data and Digital Health for Precision Hypertension Care SungA Bae (Yonsei University)
14:10-14:25	Improving Adherence in Hypertension Management: Digital Tools, Barriers, and Innovations across Asia Mitsuaki Sawano (Japan)
14:25-14:40	Panel Discussion Dong-Ho Shin (Yonsei University) Jae Yong Shin (Yonsei University) Ki-Hyun Jeon (Seoul National University)

The Cuffless BP Monitoring Era: Innovation, Validation, and Future Directions [ENG] November 07 (Fri.) 14:50-16:05	Room A
Chairperson(s) Jang-Ho Bae (Konyang University) Eun Joo Cho (Catholic University)

14:50-15:05	Validation Challenges and Methodological Standards in Cuffless Blood Pressure Monitoring Hae-Young Lee (Seoul National University)
15:05-15:20	Early Clinical Experiences with Cuffless BP Monitoring: Patient Acceptance and Data Utilization Hyung Joon Joo (Korea University)
15:20-15:35	Translating Cuffless BP Technology into Practice: Challenges and Opportunities Hyun-Jin Kim (Hanyang University)
15:35-15:50	Cuffless BP Monitoring: Ready for Clinical Use? Gianfranco Parati (Italy)
15:50-16:05	Panel Discussion Jeong-Geun Moon (Gachon University) Jeong Hoon Yang (Sungkyunkwan University) Jong Shin Woo (Kyunghee University)

Controversies and Consensus in the 2024 ESC Hypertension Guidelines [ENG] November 07 (Fri.) 16:15-17:30	Room A
Chairperson(s) Jinho Shin (Hanyang University) Rhian M Touyz (Canada)

16:15-16:30	Elevated Blood Pressure: Disease, Risk or Opportunity? Gyu Chul Oh (Catholic University)
16:30-16:45	Treat-to-Target in Hypertension: How Low Should We Go? Mi-Hyang Jung (Catholic University)
16:45-17:00	Initial Low-Dose Combination Therapy: Universal Strategy or Context-Dependent? John William McEvoy (Ireland)
17:00-17:15	Beta-Blockers as First-Line Therapy: A Step Backward? Janghoon Lee (Kyungpook National University)
17:15-17:30	Panel Discussion Eun-Mi Lee (Wonkwang University) Sang-Hyun Ihm (Catholic University) Yuqing Zhang (China)

Industrial Breakfast Symposium III [GSK] November 08 (Sat.) 08:30-08:50	Room A
Chairperson(s) 김재형 (가톨릭의대)

08:30-08:50

The Importance of Shingles Prevention in Cardiovascular Patients 배성아 (연세의대)

Hypertension in Older Adults: Common and Difficult Problems [ENG] November 08 (Sat.) 09:00-10:15	Room A
Chairperson(s) Kwang-Il Kim (Seoul National University) Jae-Hyeong Park (Chungnam National University)

09:00-09:15	Specificities of Hypertension in Older Adults Athanasios Benetos (France)
09:15-09:30	Orthostatic Hypertension and Hypotension in Older Adults: Clinical Significance and Management Strategies Kwang-Il Kim (Seoul National University)
09:30-09:45	Hypertension and Dementia: Preventing the Next Crisis in Asia Masaki Mogi (Japan)
09:45-10:00	Home BP Monitoring in Older Adults: When and How to Use It Effectively Jung-Yeon Choi (Seoul National University)
10:00-10:15	Panel Discussion Hyuk Sung Kwon (Hanyang University) Yong Hyun Park (Pusan National University) Jin Kyung Oh (Chungnam National University)

Deep Dive into Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy [ENG] November 08 (Sat.) 10:25-11:40	Room A
Chairperson(s) Myung-A Kim (Jeju National University) Jin-Ok Jeong (Chungnam National University)

10:25-10:40	Prediction and Prevention of Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy In-Jeong Cho (Ewha Womans University)
10:40-10:55	Management of Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy So-Young Lee (Catholic University, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital)
10:55-11:10	Postpartum Management of Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy Kyung Hee Lim (Dong-A University)
11:10-11:25	Long-Term Outcomes of Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy So Ree Kim (Korea University)
11:25-11:40	Panel Discussion Kyuyong Ko (Inje University) Ji-Hyun Kim (Catholic University) Yuran Ahn (Catholic University) Hee Jeong Lee (Keimyung University)

Special Lecture [ENG] November 08 (Sat.) 11:50-12:20	Room A
Chairperson(s) Jin-Ok Jeong (Chairperson of KSH)

11:50-12:20

Decrease of Antihypertensive Treatment in Older Frail Adults: The Results of the RETREAT FRAIL Clinical Trial Athanasios Benetos (France)

Luncheon Symposium V [Novartis Korea] [ENG] November 08 (Sat.) 12:30-13:10	Room A
Chairperson(s) Kwang-Il Kim (Seoul National University)

12:30-13:10

Evolving Role of ARNI in Hypertension Management beyond Heart Failure Jiguang Wang (China)

Obesity and Blood Pressure – From Mechanism to Management [ENG] November 08 (Sat.) 13:20-14:35	Room A
Chairperson(s) Seung-Hyun Ko (Catholic University) Sang-Ho Jo (Hallym University)

13:20-13:35	Understanding the Adipose–Kidney–Brain Axis in Obesity-Related Hypertension Jin Kyung Oh (Chungnam National University)
13:35-13:50	Blood Pressure Effects of GLP-1 and GIP Dual and Triple-Agonist Weight-Loss Therapies Wonjin Kim (CHA University)
13:50-14:05	Long-Term Hypertension Remission after Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Hae Kyung Kim (Yonsei University)
14:05-14:20	Implementing Lifestyle and Digital Programs for Weight Control and BP Improvement Min Gyu Kong (Soonchunhyang University)
14:20-14:35	Panel Discussion Kyung An Kim (Catholic University) Hae Jin Kim (Ajou University) Mihae Seo (Soonchunhyang University)

Cutting-Edge Hypertension Research: Insights from Leading Experts [ENG] November 08 (Sat.) 14:45-16:00	Room A
Chairperson(s) Sungha Park (Yonsei University) Andrzej Januszewicz (Poland)

14:45-15:00	Does the Timing of Blood Pressure Medication Really Matter? Jiguang Wang (China)
15:00-15:15	Igniting the Risk Loop: The Kidney’s Bidirectional Role in Hypertension and the Cardiorenal-Metabolic Syndrome Cesar Andres Romero (USA)
15:15-15:30	Blood Pressure Variability: New Paradigm in the Management of Hypertensive Patients Gianfranco Parati (Italy)
15:30-15:45	Malignant Hypertension as a Multiorgan Damage - What We Learned from the Recent Studies? Andrzej Januszewicz (Poland)
15:45-16:00	Panel Discussion Ji Eun Lee (Korea University) Youngwoo Jang (Gachon University) In-Jeong Cho (Ewha Womans University)

Closing Ceremony November 08 (Sat.) 16:10-16:40	Room A

Scientific Program