Nocturnal hypertension predicts left ventricular hypertrophy in children with primary hypertension.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood hypertension is a significant global health concern, with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) being its most common target organ damage. Evidence from Chinese pediatric populations remains scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the risk factors of LVH in children with primary hypertension and to develop a prediction model.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, 121 children diagnosed with primary hypertension (aged 3-17 years) admitted to Children's Hospital of Fudan University (January 1, 2019-December 31, 2024) were included. Clinical data (age, sex, height, weight, birth history, and family history of hypertension), laboratory parameters, 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM), and echocardiography were collected. Participants

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12683390 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature