Pediatric Hypertension Clinic

High blood pressure in children may be due to a combination of diet, activity level and family history, or caused by disorders of the heart or kidneys. The evaluation by our team will include screening for risk factors, as well as any underlying medical conditions that may be the cause.

The clinic’s dietitian will obtain a detailed diet history at your child’s first appointment to help guide the dietary changes needed to control their blood pressure. Our social workers are also available to assist you with medical insurance or financial issues impacting your child’s diagnosis and treatment.

Because children can have “white coat hypertension,” where anxiety during a doctor’s visit causes elevated readings, we offer 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM). This requires your child to wear a monitor for 24 hours so we can get an accurate blood pressure reading while your child is in more comfortable surroundings. It can also be used to help the doctor determine if treatment is working.