Questionnaire survey on pediatric hypertension in Japan and Korea

摘要: Background:  Hypertension (HTN) is no longer viewed as an adult disease. The purpose of the present study was to understand how hypertensive children are evaluated and managed, by surveying pediatricians in Japan South Korea. Methods:  A questionnaire mailed 109 Japanese (JA) 159 Korean (KO) pediatric cardiologists, nephrologists, other pediatricians. Results:  total 127 replies were received (response rate 47%). Most respondents did not check blood pressure (BP) routinely outpatient clinics (JA 77%, KO 88%). mercury sphygmomanometer most commonly used method for BP measurements 72%, 62%). treatment goals usually set at 95th percentile age, gender, height 47%, 54%). More a lower goal with primary HTN than JA. preferred angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) initial agents regardless underlying diseases whereas JA chose various medications, that is, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, ACEI. For monitoring, self-monitoring found be frequent both countries 80%, 57%). Ambulatory monitoring frequently utilized 33% 34%). Conclusion:  current assessment, management differing trends Korea have been identified study. Pediatricians should aware growing implications children.