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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
Kidney disease
History of aortic arch obstruction or coarctation
Treatment with or taking drugs known to increase blood pressure:
  • Decongestants
  • Caffeine
  • Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory 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.
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