The field of pediatric hypertension has undergone important changes since the first edition was published, and much new information on hypertension in the young has become available. The field of pediatric hypertension has undergone important changes since the first edition was published, and much new information on hypertension in the young has become available. Given new developments in childhood hypertension, we are convinced that there is sufficient justification for proceeding with a second edition of this text. A revised table of contents is included.