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16-11-2024 | Hypertension | REVIEW Free for a limited time

Emerging Trends and Management Strategies in Pediatric Hypertension: A Comprehensive Update

Authors: Adel Moideen, Nithiakishna Selvathesan, Yasmeen Mansoor, Aseel Al-Dmour, Rehab Fallatah, Rachel Pearl

Published in: Current Pediatrics Reports | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Purpose of Review

This review aims to provide an up-to-date overview of emerging trends and management strategies in pediatric hypertension, which has become an increasingly pressing public health issue due to the rise in obesity and lifestyle-related risk factors among children.

Recent Findings

Recent studies reveal a concerning increase in hypertension prevalence, particularly among adolescents, highlighting the urgent need to reassess diagnostic criteria and public health initiatives. Advanced tools like ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) with pediatric-specific software have significantly improved our ability to accurately detect and manage hypertension. Effective management now requires a comprehensive approach that includes lifestyle changes and personalized pharmacologic treatments, along with promising new therapies designed to enhance adherence and treatment success.

Summary

Pediatric hypertension carries significant long-term risks for cardiovascular and renal health, making early detection and intervention crucial. By integrating the latest research findings into clinical practice and public health policies, we can improve the prevention, diagnosis, and management of this condition, ultimately enhancing the long-term health outcomes for children affected by hypertension.

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Title: Emerging Trends and Management Strategies in Pediatric Hypertension: A Comprehensive Update
Authors: Adel Moideen
Nithiakishna Selvathesan
Yasmeen Mansoor
Aseel Al-Dmour
Rehab Fallatah
Rachel Pearl
Publication date: 16-11-2024
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Hypertension
Pediatric Cardiology
Prevention and Health Promotion in Pediatrics
Pediatric Obesity
Metabolic Disease in Childhood
Hypertension
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Diagnostics
Pharmacotherapy in Children
Published in: Current Pediatrics Reports / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 2167-4841
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40124-024-00337-3

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