Table 1.
Overview of systolic and diastolic hypertension in dexamethasone-treated participants and controls
| DEX (total n = 5) | Control (total n = 11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Participants ≤ 18 y | ||
| Daytime SHT | – | 1a |
| Daytime SHT and DHT | – | 1a |
| Nighttime SHT | 2 | – |
| Nighttime DHT | 2 | 3 |
| Daytime SHT and DHT Nighttime DHT |
– | 1 |
| Participants > 18 y | ||
| Daytime SHT | – | 1a |
| Daytime DHT | – | 1a |
| Nighttime DHT | – | 1 |
| Daytime and nighttime SHT | 1a | 1a |
| Daytime and nighttime SHT Nighttime DHT |
– | 1 |
Abbreviations: DEX, dexamethasone; DHT, diastolic hypertension; SHT, systolic hypertension.
a Mean 24-hour blood pressure was in the hypertensive range.