title: Stimulants for kids with ADHD--how to proceed safely.
abstract: A cardiac-focused history and physical exam are essential before you write that prescription. But what about an EKG? Should you order one--or not?
authors: Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Institute, Cleveland Clinic Children's, OH, USA.
authors: Sudhir
authors: S
authors: Ken Mehta
authors: Irwin
authors: I
authors: Jacobs
mesh_terms: D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D016757:Death, Sudden, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D057970:Inappropriate Prescribing; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D061214:Patient Safety; D010808:Physical Examination; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants