Special topics in pediatric hypertension.

Semin Nephrol

Atlantic Health System, Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA.

Published: May 1998

This review emphasizes four major areas of pediatric hypertension. Because hypertension is the most common reason student athletes fail the sports pre-participation examinations, we have attempted to provide a rationale approach to the decision process to permit a hypertensive child to partake in leisure and competitive sports. Without question, obesity is a major reason for referral for hypertension to a pediatric nephrologist. The work-up should be directed to diet control and an exercise program to achieve sustained weight reduction. Hypertension associated with chronic renal failure and renal disease secondary to insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is a major problem in pediatric and adult nephrology. With adequate control of systemic blood pressure, progressive decline in renal function may be delayed. By understanding these common areas of associated pediatric hypertension, a more systematic approach to the evaluation and treatment can be achieved.

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