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Diagnostic Evaluation of Pediatric Hypertension

Pediatric Hypertension

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Abstract

Primary hypertension among children is now more common than hypertension due to secondary causes. As a result, broad screens for secondary causes are no longer recommended in most children, and a limited initial evaluation is preferred. In young children and those with severe hypertension, the pretest probability of secondary hypertension increases and a more detailed evaluation is required. The array of diagnostic tests available for this purpose continues to evolve. This chapter explains the rationale behind these recommended tests and discusses the evidence-base about their accuracy, where available.

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Larkins, N., Roebuck, D. (2022). Diagnostic Evaluation of Pediatric Hypertension. In: Flynn, J.T., Ingelfinger, J.R., Brady, T. (eds) Pediatric Hypertension. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31420-4_32-2

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