Pediatric High Blood Pressure

Elevated blood pressure in youth benefits from accurate measurement protocols, sleep evaluation, and evidence-based dietary and lifestyle modifications—with medication prescribed when clinically indicated.

• Elevated clinic blood pressure readings

• Family history of hypertension or cardiovascular disease

• Obstructive sleep apnea risk factors • Sedentary lifestyle and low physical activity levels

• Repeated and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring with sleep disorder screening

• DASH-style dietary approach emphasizing sodium-potassium balance with progressive movement and stress management skills

• Antihypertensive medication prescribed when clinically appropriate

• Improved blood pressure control and cardiovascular risk profile

• Enhanced sleep quality and daytime energy

• Enhanced family meal quality and nutritional patterns