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  • Title: Management of high blood pressure in children and adolescents.
    Author: Kavey RE, Daniels SR, Flynn JT.
    Journal: Cardiol Clin; 2010 Nov; 28(4):597-607. PubMed ID: 20937444.
    Abstract:
    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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