This is the second issue of the popular single-volume overview of the current literature in hypertension. It identifies the papers published in the past eighteen months that have potentially changed practice, or that predict probable future developments. Keeping up to date with the vast amount of published papers in hypertension is a difficult task for the individual doctor. The Year in Hypertension 2001 presents a highly focused review of the current literature, compiled by an expert team from one of the leading centers in the field. This is a practical and accessible resource that all doctors treating this condition will find invaluable in their daily practice.