Hypertension and its severity in children with steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome during remission

ConclusionThere is high incidence of hypertension in NS children during remission. Though significant positive correlation was found with positive family history of hypertension and deranged lipid profile highlighting possibility of essential hypertension in them, there is need for close active monitoring and management of hypertension in them as untreated cases may have significant target organ damage.
Source: Clinical and Experimental Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research