Neonatal Hypertension

Rebecca Hjorten; Joseph T Flynn

doi:10.1016/j.clp.2021.11.003

Neonatal Hypertension

Clin Perinatol. 2022 Mar;49(1):27-42. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2021.11.003. Epub 2022 Jan 21.

Authors

Rebecca Hjorten¹, Joseph T Flynn²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, OC.9.820 - Nephrology, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.
² Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, OC.9.820 - Nephrology, Seattle, WA 98105, USA. Electronic address: joseph.flynn@seattlechildrens.org.

PMID: 35210006
DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2021.11.003

Abstract

Neonatal hypertension is uncommon but is becoming increasingly recognized. Normative blood pressure data are limited, as is research regarding the risks, treatment, and long-term outcomes. Therefore, there are no clinical practice guidelines and management is based on clinical judgment and expert opinion. Recognition of neonatal hypertension requires proper blood pressure measurement technique. When hypertension is present there should be a thorough clinical, laboratory, and imaging evaluation to promptly diagnose causes needing medical or surgical management. This review provides a practical overview for the practicing clinician regarding the identification, evaluation, and management of neonatal hypertension.

Keywords: Antihypertensives; Blood pressure; Hypertension; Neonates.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Blood Pressure / physiology
Blood Pressure Determination / methods
Humans
Hypertension* / drug therapy
Hypertension* / therapy
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Newborn, Diseases* / therapy