Hypertension onset in a 12-year-old adolescence with negative family history: a rare presentation of essential hypertension with good response to diltiazem/prazosin combination

• Main Authors: Shalihin, Mohd Shaiful Ehsan, Harun, Zulkifli, Osman, Iskandar Firzada
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RC Internal medicine; RJ Pediatrics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/64328/1/case%20report%20young%20hpt%20NSOAH%202018%20Dr%20Shaiful%20Ehsan.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/64328/7/64328_Hypertension%20Onset%20In%20A%2012-Year-Old%20Adolescence.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/64328/

Essential hypertension in adolescence is increasing in trend worldwide in view of increasing prevalence of childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyle. Generally, the younger the onset of the hypertension, the more likelihood of secondary causes is suspected. It is a dilemma among primary care provide...