Childhood high blood pressure: a new emphasis

The role of the primary physician and the pediatrician in dealing with high blood pressure in children and adolescents is discussed. Lack of experience with chronic illness, the need for cooperating with university medical centers, the necessity of remaining current in the field, and the need for mo...

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Published inPediatric Annals Vol. 6; no. 6
Main Authors Heavenrich, Robert M, Cinque, Thomas J
Format Publication
LanguageEnglish
Published 1977
Subjects
Adolescents 12-19 years
blood pressure
cardiovascular diseases
children
Health and Pathology
hypertension
National Heart and Lung Institute
therapeutics
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Summary:The role of the primary physician and the pediatrician in dealing with high blood pressure in children and adolescents is discussed. Lack of experience with chronic illness, the need for cooperating with university medical centers, the necessity of remaining current in the field, and the need for more accurate determination of high blood pressure in children complicate the physician's responsibilities. Guidelines are given for diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, and counseling the patient and his family.