when do you start routine blood pressure screening
3 years in average child
earlier in child with UAC at birth, renal disease, other concerning history/comorbidities
define hypertension
blood pressure greater than 95th% for height on 3 separate ocasions (some say one month apart, some say sdays to weeks apart)
Who should be screened for dyslipidemia
Per 2008 AAP recommendations:
- FHx of dyslipidemia or premature CVD (men<55, women <65)
- unknown FHx
- overweight/obese
- hypertension
- diabetes
- smokers