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

• Main Authors: Susan M Hailpern (Author), Brent M Egan (Author), Kimberly D Lewis (Author), Carol eWagner (Author), Ghassan F Shattat (Author), Doaa I Al Qaoud (Author), Ibrahim F. Shatat (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...