title: Hypertension in children.
abstract: Early identification of children at risk for hypertension, proper evaluation, and appropriate management is important to prevent the serious long-term complications associated with the condition. This article defines primary and secondary hypertension in children, describes accurate blood pressure measurement techniques in children, presents the evaluation of a child with hypertension, and discusses therapy and prevention.
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Coody
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Yetman
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Portman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D010371:Pediatric Nursing
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents