What are the stages of hypertension in children?
What are the stages of hypertension in children?
NHBPEP Classification of Prehypertension and Hypertension in Children and Adolescents
| Classification | Systolic or diastolic blood pressure* |
|---|---|
| Prehypertension | 90th to < 95th percentile or ≥ 120/80 mm Hg† |
| Stage 1 hypertension | 95th to < 99th percentile plus 5 mm Hg |
| Stage 2 hypertension | > 99th percentile plus 5 mm Hg |
Who BP chart for pediatrics?
A Summary of Pediatric BP Categories, Stages and Follow-Up
| Age <13 years | Age>13 years | |
|---|---|---|
| Elevated or persistent or pre-HTN | 90th to 95th percentile or 120/80 mm Hg to <95th percentile (whichever is lower) | 120-129/<80 mm Hg |
| Stage 1 HTN | >95th to 99th percentile + 5 mmHg or 130-139/89 mm Hg (whichever is lower) | 130-139/89 mm Hg |
What is stage 2 hypertension in pediatrics?
Stage 2 hypertension is a BP equal to or greater than the 95th percentile + 12 mm Hg or greater than or equal to 140/90 mm Hg. For children 13 years and older, an elevated BP is defined as a systolic BP of 120 to 129 mm Hg and a diastolic BP less than 80 mm Hg.
What causes pediatric hypertension?
High blood pressure in younger children is often related to other health conditions, such as heart defects, kidney disease, genetic conditions or hormonal disorders. Older children — especially those who are overweight — are more likely to have primary hypertension.
How do you manage pediatric hypertension?
All children with elevated blood pressure or hypertension should make therapeutic lifestyle changes (e.g., lose weight if overweight or obese; get regular physical activity; eat a healthy diet low in salt; avoid smoking and alcohol intake; reduce stress).
What should a 3 year old blood pressure be?
What is normal blood pressure for a child?
| Age | Systolic BP (in mmHg) | Diastolic BP (in mmHg) |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | 72-104 | |
| Toddler (1-2 years old) | 85-113 | 37-69 |
| Preschooler (3-5 years old) | 91-120 | 46-80 |
| Child (6-12 years old) | 96-131 | 55-62 |
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