Hypertension after kidney transplant is a frequent occurrence in pediatric patients. It is a major risk factor for graft loss and contributes to the significant burden of cardiovascular disease in this population. Therefore, timely management is warranted to avoid complications in these patients. This article briefly describes approaches for effective management of hypertension in pediatric kidney transplant recipients.
Hypertension after renal transplantation is a common phenomenon with an estimated prevalence of 58–89% in children. Moreover, long-standing hypertension has been associated with allograft dysfunction, premature atherosclerosis, and cardiomyopathy. The etiology of posttransplant hypertension is multifactorial including donor factors, recipient factors, medications, and lifestyle factors like those prevalent in the general population. Therefore, the treatment strategies…
