Blood pressure, heart rate and CNS stimulant medication use in children with and without ADHD: analysis of NHANES data

It is estimated that 2-3% of children in the US have hypertension (HTN) and 8% of children ages 4-17 carry the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The prevalence of HTN and cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in children with ADHD on CNS stimulant treatment (stimulants) compar...

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Main Authors: Susan M Hailpern, Brent M Egan, Kimberly D Lewis, Carol eWagner, Ghassan F Shattat, Doaa I Al Qaoud, Ibrahim F. Shatat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fped.2014.00100/full