Vaskulárna medicína 4/2010

Arterial hypertension in childhood

Arterial hypertension is the most important factor in the development of cardiovascular disease in the adults. Early identification of children at risk, positive life style changes and adequate treatment can be effective in the prevention of subsequent organ damage in the adulthood. The pediatricians have an essential role in this process.

Keywords: arterial hypertension, primary prevention, cardiovascular disease