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In this issue of Pediatric Annals, we present five of the most encountered nephrology conditions in general pediatric practice. Hypertension, which is becoming increasingly diagnosed in children and tied to the obesity epidemic, is currently faced by pediatricians almost daily.
Although the incidence of primary hypertension in children has increased, an important task of the pediatric practitioner is to rule out causes of secondary hypertension, some of which may lead to devastating consequences if left untreated. In the article, “Hypertension in Children and Adolescents: A Review of Recent Guidelines,” Drs. Sahar Siddiqui and Rossana Malatesta-Muncher summarize the importance of accurate diagnosis, appropriate evaluation, and initial management of high blood pressures in children. The article also highlights, for the pediatric primary care provider, the most recent American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical practice guidelines for hypertension in children.
The importance of...