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ReviewHypertension research : official journal of the Japanese Society of Hypertension2026

Hypertension: a missing piece in HFpEF?

Michiaki Nagai, Keigo Dote, Sunny S Po, Tarun W Dasari

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Review in Hypertension research : official journal of the Japanese Society of Hypertension, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Michiaki NagaiCardiovascular section, Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA. nagai10m@r6.dion.ne.jp.
Keigo DoteDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hiroshima Asa Medical Association Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan.
Sunny S PoCardiovascular section, Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Tarun W DasariCardiovascular section, Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA. Tarun-Dasari@ou.edu.

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Abstract

As population aging accelerates and unhealthy lifestyle habits become increasingly prevalent, the burden of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) continues to rise. Hypertension, obesity, and atrial fibrillation (AF) are major contributors to the development and progression of HFpEF. Among these risk factors, hypertension serves as a central hub linking cardiovascular and metabolic abnormalities. This review discusses the relationship between hypertension and HFpEF, focusing on sympathovagal imbalance as a common mechanism underlying hypertension, obesity, and AF. We summarize evidence regarding the contribution of autonomic dysregulation to HFpEF pathogenesis and examine the therapeutic potential of targeting autonomic function. Current evidence suggests that a systolic blood pressure target of <130 mmHg may be appropriate for patients with HFpEF. In addition to established pharmacological therapies, emerging neuromodulatory approaches, particularly low-level transcutaneous tragus stimulation, may represent promising adjunctive treatment strategies. Improved understanding of these interrelated mechanisms may facilitate more individualized management of HFpEF.

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Autonomic nervous systemHFpEFImplemental hypertensionNeuromodulationTarget blood pressure level

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