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Scientific Focus Areas

Providing global leadership in prevention and treatment of heart, lung, blood and sleep diseases involves a range of efforts – from consortiums and networks to dedicated programs with specific focus areas. Learn about the NHLBI-supported initiatives that span the research continuum.

Blood Disorders and Blood Safety
Health Disparities and Inequities
Heart and Vascular Diseases
Lung Diseases
Obesity, Nutrition, and Physical Activity
Population and Epidemiology Studies
Precision Medicine Activities
Research Spectrum
Sleep Science and Sleep Disorders
Women’s Health
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Research Feature
Chronic hypertension in pregnancy: To treat or not to treat?
If a woman is pregnant and chronic high blood pressure is seriously high, doctors typically don’t debate what to do. They treat it—and fas t—mainly to minimize the risk for strokes and other potentially deadly...