Content of Magnesium, Features of Asthenic Symptoms and Nocturnal Sleep Quality in Children with Different Forms of Essential Hypertension

Abstract

109 children aged 10–17 years with stable and unstable essential hypertension, and also with «white-coat» hypertension were examined. According to the results of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, night decrease of systolic blood pressure was insufficient in 41.7–54.9 % of children. In 76.5–95 % of examined children, asthenic syndrome against magnesium deficiency was detected. In children with stable second-degree hypertension, as opposed to children with other forms of hypertension, the lowest level of magnesium in blood serum was noted. It’s not compensated by a decrease in urine excretion of magnesium.