Condition
Pediatric Hypertension
What You Need to Know
High blood pressure means that the pressure inside the arteries is too high. This may harm the arteries and cause the heart to work harder.
Key Symptoms
- High blood pressure often doesn't cause any symptoms
Diagnosis
Doctors typically diagnose high blood pressure in children by:
- Electrocardiogram
- Echocardiogram
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
Treatment
- Eating a heart-healthy diet
- Losing weight
- Getting more exercise
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