Automated Office Blood Pressure Measurement for the Diagnosis of Hypertension

Accurate blood pressure measurements are important for the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in children and adolescents. Hypertension is a significant risk factor for a number of chronic conditions in children and adults, including cerebrovascular disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart, renal failure and strokes. The prevalence of paediatric hypertension has significantly increased as a result of the childhood obesity epidemic.1 Hypertension is routinely diagnosed using office blood pressure (OBP) measurements, which should be interpreted using the Task Force OBP reference thresholds guidelines.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Editorials Source Type: research