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Uric Acid Levels in Normotensive Children of Hypertensive Parents
Joint Authors
Yildirim, Ali
Kosger, Pelin
Keles, Fatma
Ucar, Birsen
Kilic, Zubeyir
Ozdemir, Gokmen
Source
International Journal of Chronic Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-08-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study evaluated uric acid concentrations in normotensive children of parents with hypertension.
Eighty normotensive children from families with and without a history of essential hypertension were included.
Concentrations of lipid parameters and uric acid were compared.
Demographic and anthropometric characteristics were similar in the groups.
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure were higher in the normotensive children of parents with hypertension without statistically significant difference (P>0.05).
Uric acid concentrations were higher in the normotensive children of parents with hypertension (4.61 versus 3.57 mg/dL, P<0.01).
Total cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations were similar in the two groups.
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure were significantly higher in control children aged >10 years (P<0.01).
Uric acid levels were significantly higher in all children with more pronounced difference after age 10 of years (P<0.001).
Positive correlations were found between the level of serum uric acid and age, body weight, body mass index, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the normotensive children of parents.
The higher uric acid levels in the normotensive children of hypertensive parents suggest that uric acid may be a predeterminant of hypertension.
Monitoring of uric acid levels in these children may allow for prevention or earlier treatment of future hypertension.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yildirim, Ali& Keles, Fatma& Kosger, Pelin& Ozdemir, Gokmen& Ucar, Birsen& Kilic, Zubeyir. 2015. Uric Acid Levels in Normotensive Children of Hypertensive Parents. International Journal of Chronic Diseases،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yildirim, Ali…[et al.]. Uric Acid Levels in Normotensive Children of Hypertensive Parents. International Journal of Chronic Diseases No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Yildirim, Ali& Keles, Fatma& Kosger, Pelin& Ozdemir, Gokmen& Ucar, Birsen& Kilic, Zubeyir. Uric Acid Levels in Normotensive Children of Hypertensive Parents. International Journal of Chronic Diseases. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1065373
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1065373