The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 155, Issue 2 , Pages 157-158 , August 2009

Should the Current Approach to the Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure in Children Be Changed?

  • Joseph T. Flynn, MD, MS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Joseph T. Flynn, MD, MS, Division of Nephrology, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, M/S A-7931, Seattle, WA 98105.

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PII: S0022-3476(09)00327-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2009.03.058

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 155, Issue 2 , Pages 157-158 , August 2009

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