Effect of preterm birth on blood pressure in later life: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Preterm birth is linked to various complications in both infancy and adulthood. We assessed the association between preterm birth and hypertension in adulthood.

Materials and methods

PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane CENTRAL Register were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCT) comparing systolic and diastolic blood pressures in individuals born preterm and those born full-term, from inception till April 11^th, 2022. Data were extracted, pooled, and analyzed. Forest plots were created for a visual demonstration.

Results

Twenty-eight studies were included in our meta-analysis. SBP and DBP across all categories (Mean, Ambulatory, Daytime, and Nighttime) were higher in the preterm group compared to the term group. Mean SBP, mean ambulatory SBP,

SUBMITTER: Alsubai AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10771170 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature