| Management of high blood pressure in children and adolescents. | |
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PMID: 20937444 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Hypertension in childhood is now recognized to be a common and serious problem with a prevalence of 2% to 5%. Large epidemiologic studies have established normative tables for blood pressure beginning in early childhood based on age, gender, and height. Making a diagnosis of hypertension in a child or adolescent identifies an individual at increased risk for early-onset cardiovascular disease who requires specific treatment. Routine blood pressure measurement is recommended at every health care encounter beginning at 3 years of age, but often this is not being accomplished. This measurement is especially important in relation to the obesity epidemic, because approximately one-third of obese children have high blood pressure. Hypertension can be effectively managed with effective lifestyle change and medication when necessary. |
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Authors:
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Rae-Ellen W Kavey; Stephen R Daniels; Joseph T Flynn |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cardiology clinics Volume: 28 ISSN: 1558-2264 ISO Abbreviation: Cardiol Clin Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
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Created Date: 2010-10-12 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8300331 Medline TA: Cardiol Clin Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 597-607 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Pediatrics, Golisano Children's Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY 14642, USA. Rae-ellen_kavey@urmc.rochester.edu |
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