Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports – April 1, 2006
April 1, 2006
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Pediatric Hypertension: What Is It and When Does It Need to be Treated?
Hypertension is a very common disease affecting up to 20-25% of adults in the United States. In the past, hypertension has been considered a rare disease in children; however, in the last 10 years it has emerged as an important disease in pediatrics as well. Because hypertension is a risk factor for cerebrovascular disease, cardiovascular disease, as well as renal disease, the increase in pediatric hypertension is a concern because of its potential for long term sequelae.