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Uptodate Reference Title
Risk factors for hypertension in children ≥3 years
Risk factors for hypertension in children ≥3 years
Check BP at all health encounters for children with the following:*
Obesity
Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
Renal disease
History of aortic arch obstruction or coarctation
Treatment with or taking drugs known to increase blood pressure:
Decongestants
Caffeine
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Glucocorticoids
Stimulants
Hormonal contraception
Tricyclic antidepressants
Amphetamines
Cocaine
BP: blood pressure. * For children without risk factors, BP should be measured annually at health supervision visits beginning at age 3 years.
Adapted from: Flynn JT, Kaelber DC, Baker-Smith CM, et al. Clinical practice guideline for screening and management of high blood pressure in children and adolescents. Pediatrics 2017.
