Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk in Pediatric Populations
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Cardiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 February 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editor
Interests: pediatric hypertension; blood pressure; cardiovascular risk; cardiovascular disease; cerebrovascular disease
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hypertension in children is a significant risk factor, affecting about 5% of the pediatric population. It also exacerbates morbidity in children with other chronic diseases. Studies indicate a higher risk of hypertension in adults with a history of childhood hypertension, and children with hypertension show evidence of end-organ damage.
The main objective of this Special Issue is to review current evidence regarding pediatric hypertension and its interactions with cardiovascular, neurovascular, and renal morbidities, as well as its long-term implications. Additionally, we aim to summarize information on the interaction between risk factors for hypertension, such as obesity and metabolic disorders, and the development of end-organ damage. Addressing hypertension in at-risk groups of children with chronic diseases is crucial for reducing morbidity in these populations.
We welcome original papers, including clinical trials, meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and original research, on topics related to hypertension and its comorbidities in children.
Dr. Joseph Mahgerefteh
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pediatric hypertension
- blood pressure
- left ventricular hypertrophy
- heart failure
- cardiovascular risk
- cardiovascular disease
- cerebrovascular disease
- pediatric kidney disease
- pediatric obesity
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