Open AccessGuidelines for screening and managing hypertension in children
Author(s) -
Sarah Garvick,
Eliza Ballen,
Danielle Brasher,
Elizabeth St Amand,
Olivia Ray,
Natalie Loncharich Vera,
Tanya Gregory
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of physician assistants
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.24
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 0893-7400
DOI - 10.1097/01.jaa.0000723904.18671.e8
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , pediatrics , disease , intensive care medicine , kidney disease , coronary artery disease , mechanical engineering , engineering
Pediatric hypertension has risen to an overall prevalence of 16.3%. If left untreated, hypertension in children and adolescents can have significant implications for cardiovascular and renal health into adulthood, including stroke, coronary artery disease, kidney disease, and heart failure. In 2017, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released updated guidelines for the screening, evaluation, and management of pediatric hypertension. This article reviews the definition of pediatric hypertension, describes why the guidelines were updated, and defines treatment protocol. By familiarizing themselves with and applying these guidelines, clinicians will be able to appropriately screen and manage hypertension in children to prevent morbidity into adulthood.