Diagnosis of hypertension in pediatrics
[DOC File]Common Pediatric Diseases and Disorders
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The differential diagnosis of this finding includes early interstitial lung disease, pulmonary vascular disease, or (less commonly) varient emphysema. In the category of pulmonary vascular disease, you should consider pulmonary thromboembolic disease, pulmonary vasculitis, pulmonary hypertension, and right to left shunts.
[DOC File]Hypertension in Pediatrics: How to diagnose, evaluate and ...
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Hypertension. is a serious disease causing morbidity and mortality. Hypertension is defined as a blood pressure persistently greater than the 95th percentile for age, height and gender in children. As part of overall health maintenance, blood pressures should be recorded at least yearly after age 3 and at younger ages if indicated.
[DOC File]Hypertension - Home | Stanford Medicine
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In fact, children whose primary (essential) hypertension is untreated may have vascular injury at the time of diagnosis. Since nearly one of every six Americans develops hypertension, pediatricians can play an important role in decreasing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality by pursuing early identification, evaluation and treatment of ...
[DOC File]Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy in Children
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Abnormal Vital Sign Possible Pediatric Pathology Low Weight (less than 5th percentile) GI disease, neurological disorder, environmental influences, failure to thrive Low Height, Short Stature Endocrine disorder, growth hormone deficiency, Inflammatory bowel disease, renal disease, celiac disease (disorder of the immune system that damages ...
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Using the information provided in the narrative of The Fourth Report of the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents, Pediatrics. 2004 and in consultation with the OPH ASHP Medical Director and the HTN Project Medical Director, the following guidelines for screening and diagnosing elevated blood ...
[DOC File]Best Practices for Prevention in Louisiana
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Diagnosis and evaluation of patients with a urinary tract infection. Evaluation and management of patients with uncomplicated mild to moderate essential hypertension. Evaluation and management of dehydration, metabolic acidosis/alkalosis, and imbalances of serum sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphate, and magnesium.
Pediatric Hypertension: A Review of Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypertension in Pediatrics: How to diagnose, evaluate and initiate treatment The prevalence of elevated blood pressure in children and adolescents is increasing due to the obesity epidemic – recent screening studies have shown that over 10% of children with BMI ≥95th percentile have persistently elevated BP.
[DOC File]PATIENT CARE
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Pediatrics. Table of Contents ... Confirmed diagnosis of genetic disorder. ... Signs of insulin resistance or conditions associated with insulin resistance (acanthosis nigricans, hypertension, dyslipidemia, or polycystic ovaries) Refer and link to PCP for medical evaluation .
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Hypertension and bradycardia are inconsistent findings, especially in infants who may only have hypertension as ICP rises secondary to cerebral edema. Goals of treatment: Control seizures with anticonvulsants. Protect airway, support ventilation. Correct serum Na to 125 mEq/L in 8 hours. Do not calculate emergency correction beyond 125 mEq/L.
[DOC File]Blood Pressure Screening, Answers and Discussion
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Determine the significance of hypertension as a risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Identify best practices for physicians, hospitals, and clinics to ensure accurate blood pressure measurement in pediatric patients. Determine appropriate diagnostic testing to distinguish primary from secondary hypertension.
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