Childhood Hypertension: A Retrospective Analysis of Causes, Treatments, and Complications
The findings indicate a higher prevalence of secondary hypertension compared to primary hypertension among the studied population. This study underscores the necessity for heightened awareness among pediatricians regarding the early identification and management of hypertension. Larger population-based studies are warranted to further investigate the prevalence, causes, and outcomes of hypertension in this region.
Authors
- Naifain Al Kalbani
- Sulaiman Al Saidi
- Badria Al Gaithi
- Mohamed S. Al Riyami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3698-5609)
- Anisa Al Maskari
- Aisha Al Shuaibi
- Suad Al Jardani
- Asma Elfar
Institutions
- Oman Medical College (OM)
- Royal Hospital (OM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Children
- Published
- 2024-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/children11101234
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.22