Dyslipidemia in Children With HIV After Starting Antiretroviral Therapy

Serum lipid profile changes were shown to occur within the first year of initiating antiretroviral therapy in children.

FDA Approves Bosentan for Pediatric Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Bosentan has been approved for use in pediatric pulmonary arterial hypertension in children aged 3 years or older.

AAP Clinical Practice Guideline: Managing Hypertension in Children

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released updated clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of hypertension in children.

Childhood Cardiovascular Risk Factors Linked to Midlife Cognitive Performance

The cardiovascular risk factors of high systolic blood pressure, high serum total cholesterol, and smoking were independently associated with worse cognitive performance in midlife.

Lone Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Characteristics in Children

Children aged 15-19 years appear to have the greatest risk of developing lone atrial fibrillation.

Kawasaki Disease: Updated AHA Guidelines

The AHA's statement focused on the epidemiology, genetics, pathogenesis, and long-term outcomes of Kawasaki disease.

Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators Safe, Effective for Pediatric Patients

All arrhythmic episodes were successfully converted, and no deaths were reported.

Hypertension in Adolescents Linked to Higher Body Mass Index

More than 40% of adolescents were found to have prehypertension or hypertension associated with higher body mass index.

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