Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Kidney-related hypertension].

E P Leumann

    Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde : Organ Der Deutschen Gesellschaft Fur Kinderheilkunde
    |December 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Secondary hypertension in children is primarily caused by kidney disease. Reflux nephropathy and glomerulonephritis are key culprits, necessitating regular blood pressure monitoring and timely treatment.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Heterogeneity of atypical haemolytic uraemic syndromes.

    Archives of disease in childhood·1997
    Same author

    Renal-hepatic-pancreatic dysplasia: an autosomal recessive disorder with renal and hepatic failure.

    European journal of pediatrics·1996
    Same author

    Long-term low-dose cyclosporin A in steroid dependent nephrotic syndrome of childhood.

    European journal of pediatrics·1992
    Same author

    Epoetin alfa in anaemic children or adolescents on regular dialysis.

    European journal of pediatrics·1991
    Same author

    Acute renal failure in paediatric patients: the role of continuous haemofiltration.

    Intensive care medicine·1991
    Same author

    Urinary oxalate and glycolate excretion in healthy infants and children.

    Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany)·1990

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nephrology
    • Renal Hypertension
    • Clinical Pediatrics

    Context:

    • Secondary hypertension is prevalent in pediatric patients, with renal parenchymal disease identified in 75% of cases.
    • Unilateral renal diseases, particularly reflux nephropathy, are significant contributors to pediatric hypertension, affecting 10-20% of affected children.
    • Bilateral renal diseases, including acute and chronic glomerulonephritis and renal insufficiency, are increasingly recognized causes of hypertension in children.

    Purpose:

    • To review the causes and implications of secondary hypertension in pediatric patients.
    • To highlight the importance of renal parenchymal disease as the primary etiology of secondary hypertension in children.
    • To emphasize the need for early detection and effective management of hypertension in pediatric populations.

    Summary:

    • Renal parenchymal disease accounts for the majority of secondary hypertension cases in children.
    • Reflux nephropathy and various forms of glomerulonephritis are leading renal causes, underscoring the need for vigilant blood pressure monitoring.
    • Emerging causes like umbilical artery catheterization and renal transplantation require ongoing attention.

    Impact:

    • This review emphasizes the critical role of nephrology in managing pediatric hypertension.
    • Early diagnosis and intervention in renal-related hypertension can prevent long-term complications.
    • Understanding these etiologies is crucial for improving patient outcomes and guiding clinical practice.

    Related Experiment Videos