Editor A Zanchetti, Deputy Editor G Mancia The worldwide leader in its field, the Journal of Hypertension is the official journal of the European Society of Hypertension and International Society of Hypertension. Published monthly, the journal includes outstanding original papers from leading international experts, in addition to reviews of the current hot topics. Of particular significance are the rapidly published Special Reports, containing innovative and time-sensitive information. These papers are no longer than 2000 words and are published in the next issue to press. Journal of Hypertension is the leading forum for the publication of high-quality research findings in the shortest time possible.