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The Effects of Hypertension on Cognitive Function in Children and Adolescents
Joint Authors
Patel, Hiren P.
Cha, Stephen D.
Mahan, John D.
Hains, David S.
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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 cognitive dysfunction have not been extensively explored.
In recent years, there have been a small number of studies that have provided important insights that can guide future research in this area.
These studies show that HTN can be associated with headaches, restlessness, sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression, decreased attention, and also poor executive functioning.
By increasing the utilization of cognitive tests in hypertensive children and adolescents, important cognitive defects secondary to HTN may be detected.
More research is needed in the area, and the results of future studies could have far reaching implications for long-term outcomes in hypertensive children and adolescents.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cha, Stephen D.& Patel, Hiren P.& Hains, David S.& Mahan, John D.. 2012. The Effects of Hypertension on Cognitive Function in Children and Adolescents. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cha, Stephen D.…[et al.]. The Effects of Hypertension on Cognitive Function in Children and Adolescents. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Cha, Stephen D.& Patel, Hiren P.& Hains, David S.& Mahan, John D.. The Effects of Hypertension on Cognitive Function in Children and Adolescents. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505801
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-505801