[Neonatal arterial hypertension]

Abstract

Neonatal arterial hypertension is usually related to an acquired renovascular disease. An increasing number of cases has been reported during the last 10 years, because of the more frequent survival of very sick neonates and the practice of umbilical arterial catheterization. Improved monitoring of arterial pressure in the infant allows an early diagnosis leading to an efficient medical treatment. Available drugs are now accurate to control arterial hypertension and improving vital prognosis. Later outcome claims for long term survey.