Characteristics of pediatric inpatients with primary and secondary hypertension.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Extensive population-based studies have explored the prevalence of primary hypertension (HTN) in children and adolescents. However, there is little published data on the characteristics of different types of pediatric HTN and the causes of secondary HTN.

Objective

To investigate the characteristics of different types of pediatric HTN and the causes of secondary HTN in a hospital setting.

Methods

The study cohort comprised pediatric inpatients (<18 years of age) discharged with a diagnosis of HTN from Beijing Children's Hospital during 2015-2020. Pediatric patients with HTN were allocated to secondary and primary HTN groups on the basis of comprehensive analyses of their diagnoses, family history of HTN, and findings on physical examination, as documented in

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7983996 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature