Nocturnal Hypertension in Children With Chronic Kidney Disease Is Common and Associated With Progression to Kidney Replacement Therapy.
Monica L Guzman-LimonShuai JiangDerek NgJoseph T FlynnBradley WaradySusan L FurthJoshua A Samuelsnull nullPublished in: Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) (2022)
The presence of both daytime and nocturnal hypertension is significantly associated with risk of kidney replacement therapy. Our study confirms the utility of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in children with CKD. Identifying and controlling both daytime and nocturnal hypertension using ambulatory blood pressure monitoring may improve outcomes and delay CKD progression in this population.