Though less common in children than adults, hypertension can cause serious comorbidities if not managed properly. The rise in the prevalence of lifestyle-associated factors, such as obesity among children, has mandated the need for timely and efficient interventions for managing this disease. In addition, increased patient awareness and appropriate use of preventive strategies can help reduce the need for pharmacological interventions. On this World Hypertension Day , join us for an exclusive session on “ Hypertension in Children ” with the renowned Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr.
Munesh Tomar , on 17 th May 2023 , 6:00 PM IST onwards. Session Highlights: Updated definition of hypertension Diagnosis of hypertension Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring Management on basis of office blood pressure: Stage 1 hypertension . Suggested Readings: Baxdrostat for Treatment-resistant…
