Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pathogenesis of hypertension : genetic and environmental factors / Alan B. Weder -- Role of the autonomic nervous system in human hypertension / Murray Esler and Nina Eikelis -- Kidney, sodium, and the renin-angiotensin system / Helmy M. Siragy and Robert M. Carey -- Prorenin, the (pro)renin receptor, and renin inhibition / A.H.J. Danser -- Pathogenesis of hypertension : vascular mechanisms / R. Wayne Alexander and Katherine K. Griendling -- Cardiovascular risk assessment in hypertension / William B. Kannel -- Secondary hypertension : adrenal and nervous systems / Kathleen H. Berecek and Emmanuel L. Bravo --;Antihypertensive agents : mechanisms of drug action / Domenic A. Sica -- Newer antihypertensive agents / Michael A. Weber -- Recent therapeutic trials / Kenneth A. Jamerson -- Antihypertensive therapy : patient selection and special problems / Barry J. Materson -- Antihypertensive therapy : progression of renal injury / Matthew R. Weir -- Special situations in the management of hypertension / William J. Elliott and Henry R. Black -- Accurate and reliable blood pressure measurement in the clinic and home / Clarence E. Grim and Carlene M. Grim -- JNC7 and ALLHAT : changes in American and European guidelines / Eduardo Pimenta and Suzanne Oparil.