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.
Symptoms & challenges addressed
• Elevated clinic blood pressure readings
• Family history of hypertension or cardiovascular disease
• Obstructive sleep apnea risk factors • Sedentary lifestyle and low physical activity levels
Our unique approach
• 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
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Benefits & outcomes
• Improved blood pressure control and cardiovascular risk profile
• Enhanced sleep quality and daytime energy
• Enhanced family meal quality and nutritional patterns
FAQs
No. There are many causes of high blood pressure and therefore hypertension diagnosis requires confirmation over multiple visits
While high sodium is a common contributing factor, we evaluate potential causes and determine the best plan of action accordingly which can include referral to a specialist.