The Effects of Hypertension on Cognitive Function in Children and Adolescents

Hypertension (HTN) is found in about 3-4% of the pediatric population with long-term risks of end organ damage if untreated or poorly controlled. Although children with HTN are being more frequently screened for end organ damage (i.e., LVH), the cognitive effects of HTN and methods to screen for co...

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Main Authors: Stephen D. Cha, Hiren P. Patel, David S. Hains, John D. Mahan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/891094